Education, General

Doctoral degree · Stanford University · Stanford, CA

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$98,357Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$125,390Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
29Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the doctoral degree program in Education, General at Stanford University earn a median of $98,357 one year after completing the program. Nationally, doctoral degree graduates in this field earn a median of $87,373 four years after graduating (middle half: $65,101–$115,386).

Education, General (Doctoral degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
$122,372—
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
$94,132$95,539
San Diego State University
San Diego
$93,908$25,712
Claremont Graduate University
Claremont
$93,332$98,011
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$72,312$66,580
Northcentral University
San Diego
$71,811$72,765

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Education, General graduates from Stanford University make?

The median salary is $98,357 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.