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Social Studies Education Doctor's Degree

Social Studies Education Doctor’s Degrees

A doctor’s degree in Social Studies Education is offered at 218 colleges in the United States, where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Social Studies Education.

Education Levels of Social Studies Education Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,963 people earned theirSocial Studies Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Studies Education at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate’s Degree 8
Bachelor’s Degree 1,423
Master’s Degree 529
Doctor’s Degree (this page) 3

Earnings of Social Studies Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in Social Studies Education of $50,204 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $49,919
4 years $50,204
5 years $56,331

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Social Studies Education majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

There are 306 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Social Studies Education. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY

CUNY Queens College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

State University of New York at New Paltz comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

State University of New York at Cortland is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 41 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

State University of New York at Oswego comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 39 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 37 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

St. Joseph's University-New York is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#9

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

University of Iowa is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY

Niagara University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at Geneseo comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 32 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#14

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY

SUNY Old Westbury is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

Teachers College at Columbia University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 31 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#16

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 30 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#17

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#19

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Western Michigan University is a popular choice for Social Studies Education majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Social Studies Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education. This school awarded 27 doctor's degrees in Social Studies Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Social Studies Education that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6,964
Reading Teacher Education 5,986
Music Teacher Education 4,544
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 3,018
Mathematics Teacher Education 2,993

References

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