Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Education
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,582 | $57,106 to $72,365 | 10 | 100% |
| Doctoral Degree | $97,562 | $93,682 to $104,269 | 6 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +2% (2023 to 2033), about 127,400 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $99,410 | +8.8% | 98,100 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $49,800 | +1.5% | 12,500 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,240 | +2.1% | 5,600 |
| Training and Development Managers | $125,040 | +5.8% | 3,800 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $95,890 | -1.7% | 3,200 |
| Statisticians | $104,110 | +8.5% | 2,000 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.