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EdD Programs Online (Doctor of Education)
Earning an EdD degree online can be a convenient way to get the training you need to move into educational leadership. Get the inside scoop on these programs, what it takes to get in, succeed, graduate, and take the next step toward the career you truly want.
Last Updated: 08/14/2020
Today’s Best Online EdD Programs for Education Professionals
Online EdD programs have become increasing popular for education professionals. Many are flexible, affordable, and help mid-career educators excel in teaching or leadership positions. Yet finding the right program can be a challenge. You need to understand accreditation, evaluate costs, and figure out if the school you want to attend even has the concentration to move your career forward. The following list is your starting point. It breaks down today’s best and most affordable online EdD programs, and allows you to sort by the data points that mean the most to you. See which EdD programs online stand out in 2020.
About the Ranking
Each ranking on STEPS utilizes data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), which colleges and universities across the country self-report via surveys from the U.S. Department of Education. From there, data scientists analyzed the data and created a proprietary algorithm to rank each U.S. post-secondary institution and its online programs using 8 primary factors:
- Number of online programs in a given subject and/or degree level
- Number of online students at the college or university
- Availability of Academic Counseling
- Availability of Career Placement Services
- Tuition & fees
- % of students who receive institutional aid
- Median earnings of students ten years post-entry (from the College Scorecard)
- Institutional accreditation by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Also, to make sure each ranking honors the STEPS commitment to public service education, the following secondary factors were used:
- AmeriCorps Match participation
- Recognition as top Peace Corps school
At STEPS, we've done the best we can to generate the most useful rankings, program descriptions, and degree information possible. You can also use our filtering and sorting tools to visualize and narrow down the data however you see fit. And if you have any questions about this ranking, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
School Rank Number | School Name | City, State | PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs | Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps match | Top Peace Corps School | Online Students | Academic Counseling | Career Placement | Students Institutional Aid | Total Cost (In-State) | Median Earnings 10 Years Post-Entry | |||
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1 | Texas A & M University-College Station | College Station, TX | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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Texas A&M’s online Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction degree prepares students for leadership positions in P-12 school settings, both public and private, by providing knowledge and skills in curriculum, instruction, and instructional assessment. All coursework is presented online in an asynchronous format, meaning that students can access and complete their studies according to their own schedules. This is a cohort program, however, so it is not self-paced and the course load for each semester is pre-determined. Additionally, students are required to participate in professional internships (a total of 300 hours over two semesters). All students must also make three campus visits during the course of their degree studies. The estimated completion time for this degree is four years (beyond the master’s degree) and concludes with the presentation of a research-based Record of Study project. The degree program commences each spring and students are required to participate in summer sessions throughout the program. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchYes ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolYes ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students8,448 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid48% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$58,000 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
2 | University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia, MO | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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The University of Missouri’s Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree is designed for practicing education professionals who want to expand their leadership skills and enhance their career opportunities. Program graduates typically find employment across the P-20+ context as principals, directors, superintendents, university administrators and faculty members, and more. To earn this degree, students must successfully complete 34 credit hours of coursework and 12 credit hours dissertation work. The degree program is presented in a blended format, meaning that some courses are completed entirely online while others require attendance on MU’s Columbus campus during the first two summers of the program. Additionally, students participate in coursework on Wednesday evenings with a partner institution either in-person or synchronously online for students assigned to a virtual cohort. Students are also required to attend an on-campus orientation session in the late spring. All students qualify for in-state tuition rates regardless of where they reside. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchYes ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students8,380 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid65% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$48,300 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
3 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver, CO | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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The University of Colorado Denver's Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity degree with Higher Education concentration focuses on issues of educational access, equity, and social justice to empower leadership professionals in higher education in rural and urban communities. This Higher Education concentration EdD is a 54-credit hour, cohort-based program designed for working professionals to be completed in three years. Degree work is done primarily online. However, students are required to attend weeklong in-person sessions in the summer (first three years) and winter (first two years) on the school's Denver campus. The program concludes with each student completing a Doctoral Research Project during the third year. CU's online EdD in Leadership for Educational Equity offers the unique feature of providing graduates with executive coaching for up to one year following graduation. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchYes ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students6,582 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid50% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$56,400 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
4 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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The University of Florida offers five online EdD degree program options: Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis on Educational Technology; Curriculum and Instruction with Teachers, Schools and Society specialization (TSS); Higher Education Administration; Leadership in Educational Administration Doctorate (LEAD); and Special Education. Program lengths vary between four and five years of part-time study. Admissions and degree requirements also vary by program, but all feature online coursework along with some level of on-campus attendance. For example, the Higher Education Administration option requires students to attend two to three weekend sessions each semester on the UF campus and other college campuses in the State of Florida. And TSS program, for example, requires attendance at weeklong summer institutes on the UF campus as well as one-day visits to campus for oral qualifying exams and dissertation defense. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students30,795 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid32% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$56,000 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
5 | Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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Grand Canyon University offers seven Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership programs that feature online coursework: Special Education; Christian Ministry; Higher Education Leadership; Health Care Administration; Organizational Development; K-12 Leadership; and Behavioral Health. GCU also offers an online Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning with Adult Learning emphasis. In addition to online coursework, all EdD students at GCU are required to attend two four-day in-person Doctoral Residencies at which students meet with peers and consult with faculty members for academic feedback and to help develop, present, and defend their dissertations. All of GCU's online EdD programs require earning 60 credit hours of course and dissertation-related work, and may be completed in as little as three years. Students can transfer in up to 9 credit hours for previously-completed applicable coursework. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchYes ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students75,154 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementNo | Institutional Financial Aid97% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$52,700 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
6 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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There are three cohort-based Doctor of Education degree programs available from Texas Tech University that feature online study. TTU’s EdD in Agricultural Education is a 64-credit hour program that focuses on providing a comprehensive knowledge of agricultural education and/or agricultural communications, a supporting field, and research and statistics methods. The 60-credit hour EdD in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare school executives to identify and implement research-based solutions to practice problems in the PS-12 school district context. TTU’s 60-credit hour EdD in Higher Education Administration is offered with two emphasis options: Community College Administration and College/University Administration. All three degree programs are presented in a hybrid/blended format, meaning that coursework is delivered fully online, but students must also fulfill a number of in-person requirements on TTU’s Lubbock campus. Additionally, all programs conclude with the writing, presentation, and defense of a dissertation. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students17,369 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid44% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$51,400 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
7 | Capella University | Minneapolis, MN | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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Capella University’s online Doctor of Education degree program is designed to provide students with leadership skills for positions as district administrators, policy specialists, faculty members, and other education professionals in K-12 or higher education settings. CU’s EdD is available with five specializations: Adult Education; Curriculum & Instruction; Educational Leadership; Performance Improvement Leadership; and Reading & Literacy. Each of the five programs require completion of 64 credit hours consisting of 40 credit hours of core and specialization coursework, followed by 24 credit hours devoted to development and writing of the student’s culminating capstone Doctoral Project. All programs are completed 100% online – including the Doctoral Project – without any required residencies or other in-person experiences. Capella EdD students have access to a wide range of online support services, including academic and financial aid advisors, career counselors, writing coaches, and library with librarian services. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students36,284 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid50% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$63,600 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
8 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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The University of Nebraska – Lincoln offers two Doctor of Education degrees obtainable primarily through online study. The EdD in Educational Studies with Educational Leadership and Higher Education specialization provides professional development and academic preparation for students who aspire to educational organization leadership positions. However, it is not for individuals pursuing administrative certification. Three concentrations are available: Community College Leadership; Educational Leadership; and Higher Education Administration. UNL’s EdD in Educational Administration with P-12 School Leadership specialization is designed specifically for education professionals interested in obtaining credentials for p-12 administrative positions. Both UNL programs feature fully-online coursework, and the EdD in Educational Studies can be completed entirely online with no required in-person residencies. The EdD in Educational Administration, however, does require attendance at on-campus seminars during the summer sessions for the first three years of the program. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students10,896 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid69% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$46,400 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
9 | Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
Total online programs2
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OSU’s Doctor of Education in Adult and Higher Education degree is offered with two concentration options: The Community College Leadership (CCL) option focuses on the application of best practices, high-quality research, and leadership to the challenges facing community and technical colleges. The Leadership in Higher Education (LHE) option focuses on the mission and role of four-year colleges and universities, and the research, leadership, and best practices applied to problems facing those schools. This cohort-based program is presented in a hybrid format that combines online and in-person study. In-person classes take place two weekends each term at OSU’s classroom building in downtown Portland. Courses delivered online in this program are not formally approved for teacher licensure outside of the state of Oregon. Out-of-state students are advised to determine licensure requirements in their jurisdiction prior to enrollment in the program. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students12,725 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid68% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$49,600 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
10 | Arizona State University-Skysong | Scottsdale, AZ | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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The online Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation offered by Arizona State University is designed for current professional educator-leaders interested in transforming their practices and creating better learning opportunities for their students. Degree students focus on one of three study areas within the context of their coursework: PK-12 Change Leadership; Higher Education Change Leadership; or Systems, Professional, and Reimagined Change Leadership. This cohort-based program requires completion of 90 credit hours of fully-online coursework culminating in the presentation of an action-research dissertation. However, students are automatically awarded 30 credit hours for this program upon submittal of the official transcripts from their previously-conferred master’s program. Admission to the program occurs twice a year in the spring and fall semesters. Those persons interested in earning the Arizona Superintendent Certification should apply to the face-to-face program, as the needed coursework is not available in the online degree program. | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students30,422 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid53% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$47,700 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
11 | Kent State University at Kent | Kent, OH | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs8 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students14,235 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid79% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$38,000 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
12 | The University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students8,219 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid83% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$38,900 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
13 | Webster University | Saint Louis, MO | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchYes ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students5,122 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid93% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$42,300 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
14 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs6 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students10,045 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid99% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$45,300 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
15 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students9,434 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid73% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$36,400 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
16 | University of Denver | Denver, CO | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchYes ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students1,752 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid85% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$56,500 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
17 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students10,547 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid9% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$44,600 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
18 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students6,522 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid65% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$52,600 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
19 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students12,348 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid49% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$40,500 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
20 | University of Mississippi | University, MS | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students6,972 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid71% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$42,700 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
21 | Boise State University | Boise, ID | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students8,358 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid76% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$37,100 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
22 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students14,551 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid46% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$61,500 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
23 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs6 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students7,183 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid41% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$44,900 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
24 | Regent University | Virginia Beach, VA | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students8,505 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid89% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$41,600 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
25 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students67,312 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid89% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$36,700 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
26 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students11,697 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid57% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$44,500 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
27 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst, MA | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students6,689 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid80% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$51,400 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
28 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell, MA | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students5,943 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid76% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$53,300 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
29 | University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students3,319 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid84% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$42,000 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
30 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students7,490 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid58% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$47,700 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
31 | Central Michigan University | Mount Pleasant, MI | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students8,038 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid86% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$41,900 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
32 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students5,663 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid77% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$52,400 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
33 | Boston University | Boston, MA | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchYes ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students3,026 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid47% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$65,300 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
34 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students5,771 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid65% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$34,600 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
35 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | Fort Collins, CO | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students7,753 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid57% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$47,100 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
36 | Regis University | Denver, CO | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs0 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchYes ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students5,219 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid97% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$56,400 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
37 | Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students9,822 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid52% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$73,200 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
38 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students6,984 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid69% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$45,100 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
39 | University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students7,146 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid39% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$41,600 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
40 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students8,224 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid65% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$34,300 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
41 | St John's University-New York | Queens, NY | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students4,051 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid100% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$55,200 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
42 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students4,764 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid67% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$42,000 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
43 | University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students7,295 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid15% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$38,200 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
44 | University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs4 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students7,608 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid58% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$74,000 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
45 | Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students7,507 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid90% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$40,800 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
46 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students6,278 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid94% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$53,300 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
47 | Concordia University-Portland | Portland, OR | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs6 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students3,498 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid98% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$43,300 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
48 | Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs10 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students418 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid100% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$45,200 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
49 | Lamar University | Beaumont, TX | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students9,501 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid20% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$39,500 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. | ||||
50 | University of St Francis | Joliet, IL | ONLINE DOCTORATE EDUCATION TEACHING PROGRAM INFORMATION | Total online programs2 Get Info | School Information | AmeriCorps MatchNo ×Participates in the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Matching Program. Gives a minimum of $1,000 in matching financial aid or other benefits to at least one AmeriCorps alumnus each year. | Top Peace Corps SchoolNo ×Ranked among the highest-producing colleges of Peace Corps volunteers in 2018. | Online Students2,323 | Academic CounselingYes | Career PlacementYes | Institutional Financial Aid98% ×Percentage of students with scholarships or fellowships awarded and funded by the college. Only applies to full-time, first-time undergraduates. | Total Cost (In-State)$$$$ ×Tuition and fees charged per academic year to full-time students qualifying for in-state residency. | Post-College Earnings$53,100 ×Median earnings of former students 10 years after entering the college. Only represents earnings of students who received federal financial aid. |
Types of Online Doctorates in Education

Given the professional goals and demographics of most EdD students, online EdD programs are typically designed for working professionals and individuals with family or personal obligations. As a result, EdD programs available online are developed with flexibility in mind, often allowing students to self-pace. Students will be happy to find that numerous options exist for online doctorates in education that can bring their professional goals within reach. These options include:
Full-Time Online EdD Programs
When reviewing brochures and websites of potential online EdD programs, a common question students have is how long it will take to earn their degree. Most programs estimate this at around three years. But that timeframe assumes full-time study of one to three courses per semester, with students taking courses year round for three semesters per year. A full-time study course load is best for individuals who want to earn their degree as quickly as possible and have a professional and personal schedule that can accommodate it.
Part-Time EdD Programs Online
Most programs have created a full-time track that can accommodate students with full-time jobs. But some students have additional professional or personal obligations that make even this accommodating curriculum difficult to manage. That’s when it might be a good idea to take on a part-time track, which allows you to better juggle professional, community, and family responsibilities along with school work. It’s also a good option for those who are not in a rush to complete their degree and who have a learning style better suited to less pressure during the learning process. In most cases, a part-time curriculum adds one to two years to the length of time it takes to complete an online EdD program.
Hybrid or Blended
Many online programs that offer the Doctor of Education have their coursework available 100% online, including the capstone project or dissertation. But some schools may have on-campus requirements before graduation, such as a dissertation defense that must be conducted in-person before a committee. These EdD programs can be considered as hybrid or blended online programs, with elements of in-person and online coursework. While not as convenient as programs that are 100% online, they can still be desirable if you wish to have face-to-face interactions with faculty, advisors, and fellow classmates.
Online EdD with No GRE
As a requirement for admissions, many schools ask applicants to submit their GRE or other standardized test scores. This is generally required at more competitive programs and well known schools. However, not everyone interested in an EdD can afford the time and money required to prepare for and take this exam. In recognition of this additional challenge, some schools will simply not require the GRE, will make it optional or allow students to replace the GRE with another application item, such as a writing assessment.
Online EdD Program Concentrations
In recognition of the diversity of the education field, most EdD programs online make available a host of concentrations or specializations for students to focus on. Some are fairly common while others are more unique. If you’re interested in a common concentration, you have a wider range of programs to choose from. If you’re interested in one that’s less common, understand that you’ll have a far more limited number of programs you can consider. We discuss some of the more popular concentrations below.
Leadership
When most people think of a successful school, they think of great teachers and disciplined students. But creating this environment conducive for learning is not so simple. It takes the ability to manage multiple individuals at different levels and various areas of expertise. EdD students who focus on this area of specialization will learn how to create this successful learning environment. This includes learning communication, management, and analytical skills to coordinate the many moving parts within an academic setting.
Curriculum & Instructions
This concentration focuses on the development of research-based theories and principles to create the most effective learning environment possible for teachers and students. This means creating strategic academic goals and a curriculum that’s able to meet those goals. The curriculum will focus mostly on the classroom setting, but EdD students may learn about improving education within a corporate setting as well.
Higher Education
As its name implies, this concentration places an emphasis on education at the post-secondary level, primarily in colleges and universities. The curriculum will focus on learning styles and considerations of adult learners. Coursework will examine past, current and potential future issues in higher learning, including policy, governance, finance, and diversity in not just the academic setting, but government, nonprofit, and corporate settings as well.
Quantitative Methods in Education
This concentration is tailored for individuals who prefer numbers, statistics and using quantitative methods for policy analysis. The classes will therefore not only cover quantitative methods for research and data analysis, but also teach students to apply these findings to modify existing teaching methods, engage in independent research, and shift academic policy within an organizational setting.
How Much Does an Online EdD Cost?
Getting an online EdD degree can drastically improve your professional prospects, but how much does it cost? Well, that’s not a simple question to answer as it depends on so many different factors, including your state of residency, type of school (public versus private), prior academic coursework, pace of learning, how quickly you can complete your dissertation or capstone project and whether you can qualify of scholarships, grants or other forms of gift-based financial aid. But we’d like to give you a rough ballpark figure, so we compiled a selection of various schools with online EdD programs to give you a rough idea of what you can expect a degree to cost in terms of tuition.
School Name | No. of Credits | Cost/Credit | Total Cost |
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University of New England Online | 51 | $920 | $46,920 |
Johns Hopkins University | 48 to 54 | $1,458 | $69,984 to $78,732 |
Capella University | 64 (quarter credits) | $745 | $47,680 |
Baylor University | 54 | $1,785 | $96,390 |
Vanderbilt University | 54 | $1,938 | $104,652 |
How Long Do Online EdD Programs Take?
It’s hard to predict how long an EdD program will take due to the self-pacing provided by an online curriculum. In addition, there’s the final capstone project or dissertation, where students have some flexibility on how long they can take to complete it. But generally speaking, the typical student will take about three years to complete their EdD degree when taking classes full-time. Many programs allow for an extra few years for students to complete the required coursework as well as their dissertation or capstone project.
EdD vs PhD in Education: What’s the Difference?
The EdD, or Doctor of Education, is similar to the PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, in that they are both terminal degrees in the education realm. However, they are not necessarily interchangeable. Depending on your career goals and desired job, one degree is far more useful and appropriate than the other.
For example, the EdD is best suited for those wishing to work in an administrative role concerning education policy and strategy. In contrast, a PhD is better suited for those who wish to work in academia, whether it be teaching future education leaders, developing post-secondary education curriculums to train future teachers, or engaging in research.
What Are the Admissions Requirements for an Online EdD Program?
Admissions requirements for online EdD programs vary by school and program. Some of the general requirements for a doctorate program in education include:
Online application
Transcripts for all post-secondary education
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Application fee
Curriculum vitae or resume
Proof of an undergraduate and master’s degree
However, students applying to some of the more competitive programs, or those interested in a specific concentration, may also be required to provide:
GRE or other standardized test scores
A minimum undergraduate GPA (usually at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Writing sample
Proof of a minimum amount of relevant professional experience
Do You Need to Complete a Dissertation?
The vast majority of EdD online programs will end with a dissertation or capstone project. Traditionally, dissertations are more theory-based and result in a research project with conclusions that must be defended before a committee. In contrast, a capstone project does not result in a dissertation, but instead a different kind of deliverable, such as a report or portfolio. The research and topic from a capstone project will focus more on a practical problem or issue. But in reality, in most EdD programs the differences between a dissertation and capstone projected are relatively small. They both provide opportunities for students engage in research and apply what they have learned to a practical issue or concern within the education field.