Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Teacher Education

Program Overview

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D) program requires 48 credit hours beyond a Master's degree, comprehensive exams, a Dissertation Prospectus, and a Dissertation in Practice. Graduates can pursue careers in K-12 school administration, superintendency, postsecondary education administration, and technical and trade school administration, with median salaries ranging from $86,000 to $144,000.

Program Outline

Assessment:

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D) students must complete 48 credit hours beyond the Master's degree, pass comprehensive exams, write and defend a Dissertation Prospectus, and complete a successful Dissertation in Practice (DiP).

Careers:

• 100K Median salary for K-12 School Principals in 2022.
• 144K Median salary for a Superintendent in 2024.
• 99K Median salary for a Postsecondary Education Administrator in 2023.
• 86K Median salary for Technical and Trade School Administrators in 2022.