Doctoral (Research)+17% vs national median367 grads tracked
Education at Northern Arizona University
Ranked 16th of 135 doctoral (research) programs in Education by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$102,075
middle 50%: $76,616 – $132,168
Median · 5 years out
$117,305
middle 50%: $90,877 – $153,001
Median · 10 years out
$111,686
middle 50%: $79,787 – $160,827
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Education (doctoral (research)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Research doctorate graduates in Education from Northern Arizona University earn a median $102,075 in year one. Salaries reach $117,305 after five years and $111,686 after ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
3.2 yrs
≈ $3,295 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Houston - Clear Lake
$123,847 · 5 yrs out
University of Saint Thomas
$122,487 · 5 yrs out
Benedictine University
$121,052 · 5 yrs out
Youngstown State University
$120,396 · 5 yrs out
Northern Illinois University
$119,874 · 5 yrs out
University of Connecticut
$119,554 · 5 yrs out
Hamline University
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
East Carolina University
$114,330 · 5 yrs out
Olivet Nazarene University
$114,306 · 5 yrs out
Chicago State University
$113,931 · 5 yrs out
Grambling State University
$111,686 · 5 yrs out
Utah State University
$111,487 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Northern Arizona University
Engineering (Master's)
$111,278 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$104,850 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$104,039 · 5 yrs out
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's)
$102,565 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Analysis (Bachelor's)
$99,535 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$96,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)
$95,275 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$94,855 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Bachelor's)
$91,889 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$88,716 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$88,031 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$87,376 · 5 yrs out
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