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2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate

84 Ranked Colleges
550 Degrees Awarded
$19,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Teacher Education Subject Specific is the 23rd most popular major in the country with 42,436 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, teacher education subject specific graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $40,022 and had an average of $26,039 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 550 teacher education subject specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 84 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in teacher education subject specific. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent teacher education subject specific programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the teacher education subject specific program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education Subject Specific

#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

North Dakota State University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University are $11,589, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Out of the 84 schools in the Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Capella University landed the #2 spot on the list. Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Capella University, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767.

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#3

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois

Out of the 84 schools in the Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Illinois State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Normal, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois State University are $11,069, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Concordia University, Chicago. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate. Located in River Forest, Illinois, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s subject specific ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified doctorate’s subject specific ed students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree subject specific ed students list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 26 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree subject specific ed students list, UGA has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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University of North Texas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of North Texas is a public institution located in Denton, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #8. UND is a fairly large public school situated in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It awarded 1 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Dakota are $18,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois

Northern Illinois University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate list. Northern Illinois University is a fairly large public school situated in Dekalb, Illinois. It awarded 1 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Illinois University are $11,086.

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#10

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate list. Texas Tech University is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530.

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#11

Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cardinal Stritch University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s subject specific ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cardinal Stritch University are $11,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

With a ranking of #12, Central Michigan University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate list. Central Michigan is a fairly large school located in Mount Pleasant, Michigan that handed out 3 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Central Michigan University are $19,359.

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#13

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s subject specific ed students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate list. The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree subject specific ed students list, UT Austin has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Iowa State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate list. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State are $25,948, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Regent University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 7 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Regent are $17,052, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

With a ranking of #17, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate list. Sam Houston State University is a large school located in Huntsville, Texas that handed out 8 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut

With a ranking of #18, University of Hartford did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s subject specific ed students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hartford are $14,847.

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#19

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #20, Simmons University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate list. Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Simmons are $21,698, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #10 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#22

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #22. This fairly large school is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918.

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#23

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#16 in overall quality

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa are $27,613, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #24. Morgan State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 4 doctorate’s subject specific ed degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Morgan State are $17,339.

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#25

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#20 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Subject Specific Ed Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Purdue University - Main Campus is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Purdue also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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