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Doctoral (Research)-8% vs national median1,141 grads tracked

Education at Ohio State University (The)

Ranked 119th of 135 doctoral (research) programs in Education by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$80,721
middle 50%: $64,644 – $99,572
Median · 5 years out
$92,146
middle 50%: $72,299 – $112,480
Median · 10 years out
$103,276
middle 50%: $81,473 – $126,770

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 holders in Education start with a median salary of $81k. Earnings increase to $92k after five years and $103k 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
4.1 yrs
≈ $4,268 total interest

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