by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Education Doctor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 746 doctor's degrees in education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in education. Located in the large 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
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in education has to check out Duquesne University. Located in the 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
It's difficult to beat Drexel University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in education. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Drexel University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in education needs to check out Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. SRU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Slippery Rock.More information about a doctorate in education from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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
Wilkes is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Wilkes-Barre.More information about a doctorate in education from Wilkes University
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
Ship is a moderately-sized public university located in the fringe town of Shippensburg.More information about a doctorate in education from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Located in the suburb of Immaculata, Immaculata is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in education from Immaculata 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 | 507 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 41 |
| General Education | 39 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 32 |
| Special Education | 29 |
| Instructional Media Design | 26 |
| Other Education | 25 |
| Student Counseling | 23 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 15 |
| Educational Assessment | 4 |
