by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 56 U.S. colleges awarded 749 degrees and certificates in Educational Evaluation & Research. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 74% of graduates. College Factual ranks 15 schools in its 2027 Best Educational Evaluation & Research Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $62,037 one year after completing, rising to $72,794 after four years.
Studying Educational Evaluation & Research involves the study of Educational Evaluation And Research. A Program That Focuses On The Principles And Procedures For Generating Information About Educational Programs, Personnel And Methods, And The Analysis Of Such Information For Planning Purposes. Includes Instruction In Evaluation Theory, Evaluation Research Design And Planning, Administering Evaluations And Related Data Collection Activities, Data Reporting Requirements, Data Analysis And Interpretation, And Related Economic And Policy Issues.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, educational evaluation & research draws strong interest, with 749 degrees awarded annually. 56 colleges award educational evaluation & research degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 263.
By level, the 749 awards include 551 master’s degrees and 198 doctorates.
Women earned 77% of educational evaluation & research degrees and certificates in the latest year (577 of 749). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (260) and Black or African American (79), and international students earned 254.
College Factual ranks 15 schools in its 2027 Best Educational Evaluation & Research Schools ranking, including 6 for master’s degrees and 5 for doctorates. It also ranks educational evaluation & research schools within 4 states. In all, 56 colleges offer educational evaluation & research programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common educational evaluation & research credential is the master’s degree: 551 of the 749 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to educational evaluation & research call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Psychology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an educational evaluation & research degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 551 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 198 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to educational evaluation & research, at 67.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 67.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.8% |
| Master’s degree | 13.5% |
| Some college courses | 2.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.2% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Educational Evaluation & Research, with an average median salary of $60,596; the strongest outlook belongs to Management Analysts, at 12.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Lecturer, Adjunct Instructor, Education Professor and Primary Education Professor.
The occupation related to educational evaluation & research with the most projected jobs is Education Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,441,246.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,441,246 | 2.4% |
| Management Analysts | 484,759 | 12.6% |
| Transportation Planners | 43,539 | 4.1% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 24,588 | 6.1% |
Educational Evaluation & Research graduates earn a median $62,037 one year after completing their program, $72,794 after four years and $64,541 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,037 |
| 4 years | $72,794 |
| 5 years | $64,541 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to educational evaluation & research, with a median salary of $98,329.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
| Transportation Planners | $50,855 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $42,168 |
Educational Evaluation & Research has 5 similar majors in the Education field, which together award 5,059 degrees a year; the largest are Learning Sciences (4,040), Educational Statistics and Research Methods (447) and Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other (308). Browse all Education majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Learning Sciences | 4,040 |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 447 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | 308 |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 262 |
| Institutional Research | 2 |
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