2023 Most Popular Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which teaching program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. This report analyzed 37 schools in Texas to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas
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Our 2023 rankings named Abilene Christian University the most popular school in Texas for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Abilene Christian is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Abilene, Texas. It awarded 95 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Abilene Christian. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Out of the 37 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the # 2 spot on the list. UH is a large public school situated in Houston, Texas. It awarded 76 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
UH does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Texas Tech is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 72 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Texas Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Texas A&M University - College Station is a great place for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 66 students in 2020-2021.
Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Texas A&M College Station does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 23% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Texas A&M University - Commerce helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Texas. Commerce, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Texas A&M Commerce. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The University of Texas at Austin came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. UT Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 59 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at UT Austin, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Sam Houston State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Huntsville, Texas, the large public school awarded 56 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SHSU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. UNT is located in Denton, Texas and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 56 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNT does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
Lamar University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Beaumont, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Lamar University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 95% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Dallas Baptist University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 41 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
DBU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Methodist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. SMU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dallas, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 33 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at SMU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of St. Thomas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 26 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UST. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Tarleton State University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree teaching programs. Tarleton is a public institution located in Stephenville, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 26 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Tarleton is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.
The University of Texas at San Antonio came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. UTSA is a large public school situated in San Antonio, Texas. It awarded 24 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UTSA does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Texas State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree teaching programs. San Marcos, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctor’s degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.
Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Texas State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Texas Christian University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree teaching programs. TCU is located in Fort Worth, Texas and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at TCU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 82% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of Mary Hardin - Baylor came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in Belton, Texas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UMHB. In fact, around 11% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UT Rio Grande Valley is a large public school situated in Edinburg, Texas. It awarded 19 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UT Rio Grande Valley. In fact, around 92% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Texas A&M University - Kingsville landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree teaching programs. Texas A&M University - Kingsville is a medium-sized public school located in Kingsville, Texas that handed out 18 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Texas A&M Kingsville. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Houston Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. HBU is located in Houston, Texas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at HBU. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Houston - Clear Lake did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. University of Houston - Clear Lake is a medium-sized public school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 15 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
UH Clear Lake does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, the fairly large public school handed out 14 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #23, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. This large public school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 13 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UTEP. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #24, University of the Incarnate Word did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 12 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
UIW does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, Texas Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their doctor’s degree. Texas Wesleyan is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Texas Wesleyan. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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