Doctor of Education (EdD)
Lead the future of education with an EdD from Walden, the Educator of Educators™. Transform learning achievement in your organization and community.
Lead the future of education with an EdD from Walden, the Educator of Educators™. Transform learning achievement in your organization and community.
You see where the field of education needs to go. Lead the way forward with an EdD online program from CAEP-accredited Walden University. Gain the skills and credentials to shape decision-making, solve complex problems, and forge brighter futures in a changing world. An EdD helps educators deepen their mastery of leading-edge developments in the field and positively influence learning outcomes in your school, district, or organization.
Walden is No. 1 in education professional doctoral and PhD graduates in the U.S.1
Finding a balance between work, studies, and your personal life is important. That’s why we’ve built a program with busy educators like you in mind. Although you’re learning online, you’re never in it alone. From start to finish, get access to a wealth of exceptional student resources designed to move you forward, from writing support to on-demand webinars.
Earning your doctorate is the ultimate intellectual challenge, and Walden’s online learning environment is designed to help all educators succeed. You bring your curiosity, drive, and determination. We’ll help you reach the finish line, step by step.
What’s the difference between an EdD and a PhD in Education? Learn more about the advantages of each program to decide which is best for you.
The P–20 Education (Self-Designed) specialization gives you maximum flexibility to create a highly customized doctoral experience unique to your personal and professional goals. Design your course of study by choosing from a wide range of electives that focus on issues critical to P–20 education.
In a complex education field, earning a “Dr.” in front of your name will open doors you never imagined. Go further in your career and attain a new level of credibility, respect, and influence with Walden’s EdD online program. Gain the insights to think bigger, create novel solutions, and impact the “big picture” for your school district or organization for years to come. Become a sought-after education expert and change-maker with the power to shape better student outcomes—and brighter futures.
Being an effective educator means understanding the change that must happen in the field—and leading the charge to get there. Gain the skills and support you need to stay on the cutting edge with a Walden Doctor of Education degree.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobs for education administrators and postsecondary teachers are expected to grow at faster-than-average and much faster-than-average rates through 2026:2
As an EdD graduate, you can pursue teaching roles in K–12 and higher education settings as well as in healthcare, government, corporate, or nonprofit settings. This degree also prepares you for administrative positions, such as associate dean, director of education, or director of instruction.
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this online doctorate in education degree program.
A Doctor of Education from Walden could potentially lead to higher earnings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual mean wage for certain doctoral-level jobs as of May 2018 are as follows:3
At Walden we understand that you likely work full time and may care for children or other family members. Explore our support services designed to help you balance family commitments with your work and school responsibilities. We’re all in it together.
The most rewarding aspect of pursuing my degree at Walden was the relationships and network that I formed.
Being able to exercise, rehearse, and express my ideas regarding my passion in education has been a reflective process. I realized we should all aim to effect positive social change in our communities. If we leave a positive mark, then our job has been done well!
I am a first-generation college graduate. By earning my degree, I’ve set a positive example for my son. I know I’ve shown him that he can do anything.
Note on Teacher Licensure or Certification
This program does not lead to teacher licensure or certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.
Prospective Alabama students: State Authorization to provide a program related to the preparation of teachers or other P-12 school/system personnel does not indicate eligibility for an Alabama professional educator or professional leadership certificate. Applicants who complete an educator preparation program at a non-Alabama institution must apply for an Alabama professional educator or professional leadership certificate through the Alabama Certificate Reciprocity Approach. Current requirements may be found at www.alsde.edu.
Note: Time to completion and cost are not estimates of individual experience and will vary based on individual factors applicable to the student. Factors may be programmatic or academic, such as tuition and fee increases; transfer credits accepted by Walden; program or specialization changes; unsuccessful course completion; credit load per term; part-time vs. full-time enrollment; writing, research, and editing skills; use of external data for the doctoral study/dissertation; and individual progress in the program. Other factors may include personal issues such as the student’s employment obligations, caregiving responsibilities, or health issues; leaves of absence; or other personal circumstances.
1Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, D.C.: National Center for Education. Statistics. Retrieved August 2017 using “Completions” survey from https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/login.aspx?gotoReportId=7.
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Postsecondary Education Administrators; Training and Development Managers; Postsecondary Teachers; Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, do not guarantee actual job growth, and are subject to change.
3Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2018 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates United States. National salary estimates may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, do not guarantee actual salaries, and are subject to change.
