by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 22 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of education. Combined, these schools handed out 756 doctor's degrees in education to qualified students.
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The education doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for education students working on their doctor's degree.
The education school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in education.
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in education has to check out University of Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Pennsylvania
It's hard to beat Drexel University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Drexel University
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in education. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in education needs to take a look at Duquesne University. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Duquesne University
SRU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Slippery Rock.More information about a doctorate in education from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
WCUPA is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of West Chester.More information about a doctorate in education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Gwynedd Valley.More information about a doctorate in education from Gwynedd Mercy University
St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a doctorate in education from Saint Joseph’s University
Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Lehigh University
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Temple University
Explore all the Best Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 522 |
| Maryland | 29 | 156 |
| New Jersey | 28 | 217 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | 67 |
| Delaware | 21 | 112 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 530 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 59 |
| General Education | 44 |
| Other Education | 24 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 22 |
| Special Education | 17 |
| Instructional Media Design | 16 |
| Student Counseling | 16 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 15 |
| Education Philosophy | 7 |
