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Our doctorate aims to prepare first-rate scholars and practitioners. Your pathway is highly customizable, so you can tailor your degree to your specific career goals and interests in areas such as history, social studies, and global education; literacy education; mathematics education; early childhood and childhood education; science and environmental education; urban education; or special education.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Teaching and Learning

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Because the development and completion of a dissertation depends on intensely individual interest and work, this PhD emphasizes the individual tailoring of your degree from the very beginning. We aim to suit the unique interests and experiences that you bring to the program and develop during your course of study.

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Early Childhood and Childhood Education

Become a researcher or teacher educator dedicated to understanding children’s development and learning, and supporting them in their education.

History, Social Studies, and Global Education

Advance your knowledge and work with faculty members to conduct research and develop curricula that promote civic engagement.

Literacy Education

Work closely with faculty members to develop your research skills in language and literacy development, and apply that research to improve literacy instruction.

Mathematics Education

Learn strategies for designing and analyzing research studies in mathematics education while working closely with faculty on all aspects of the research process.

Science and Environmental Education

Develop your skills in research in science and environmental education and learn about current science pedagogy, teacher education, technology, and more.

Special Education

Develop expertise in special education policy, research, and practices as you collaborate with our faculty.

Urban Education

Advance your knowledge, work with faculty on research, and prepare to be an educational leader committed to scholarship and action in urban educational settings.

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In this session, NYU faculty share information about the PhD programs in the department of Teaching & Learning, including the PhD in Teaching & Learning, PhD in English Education, PhD in Bilingual Education, and PhD in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Faculty provide an overview of the programs and answer questions from potential applicants.  

Funding for Full-Time PhD Students

NYU Steinhardt offers a competitive funding package for PhD students who study full time.  Learn more about our funding opportunities .

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If you have any additional questions about our degree, please feel free to contact Jennifer Ruocco at [email protected] .

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Ed.D. Programs in New York

Last updated on April 7th, 2024 at 04:56 pm

Thinking about a New York university for your doctorate in education? We're here to help! Use our Ed.D. guide to select the perfect degree for your needs. Along with a detailed directory , you'll find resources on online degrees, Ed.D. fellowships & scholarships, and SBL & SDL certification. Don't miss the substantial career section, with data on NY jobs & salaries and info on professional development events.

Earning a Doctor of Education Degree in New York

What kind of new york ed.d. programs are available.

New York’s Ed.D. landscape is dominated by private universities. NYU, Columbia, Fordham, Hofstra, the University of Rochester—you’re going to see a lot of their offerings in our listings . But you’ll also find Hunter College at CUNY and SUNY Binghamton, as well as online doctorates of education that are well-worth considering. Even Yeshiva has gotten in on the doctoral game, with a unique offering in Jewish education. Some schools are nationally ranked and a number are members of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) . You won’t be lacking for quality choices!

How Do I Choose a New York Doctorate in Education?

Case study #1: k-12 administrator exploring career advancement in nyc.

Let’s say you’re a hard-working administrator in a New York City secondary school. You’re considering a move to a school leadership position—or even the private sector—but you’d like some guidance on career paths and educational choices.

• Browse through our listings to get a handle on what Ed.D. programs are available in your local area or online.
• Explore our section on career resources to learn more about opportunities for Ed.D. graduates. We’ve provided links to New York-specific job boards and NYC wage data. You’ll learn what educational qualifications are preferred. And you’ll never go into salary negotiations unprepared.
• Become a member of NY educational leadership organizations and attend NYC meetings & events. Organizations like NYSAWA also sponsor training opportunities such as the Educational Leadership Institute .
• Ask if these organizations have ways to connect members. For example, anyone looking for a seasoned career guide can apply for SAANYS Mentoring .
• Investigate our funding section to see if you qualify for Ed.D. scholarships & awards that match your situation.

Case Study #2: Aspiring New York Superintendent Seeking SDL Certification & Ed.D.

Let’s say you’ve set your sights on superintendency, but you don’t yet have your SDL. Is there a way to save money & time by combining your certification training with doctoral studies? Absolutely. And in a variety of ways! Here are a few tricks of the trade:

• Credit Transfers: Before enrolling in any SDL certification program (usually an advanced certificate), talk to the program coordinator about your goals and find out whether the School of Education also offers a doctorate. A solid portion of your certificate credits could be transferable to an Ed.D.
• Concurrent Programs:  Many New York schools will allow you to enroll in a certification program and an Ed.D. concurrently—this reduces the number of credits you need to earn for both. Examples include Manhattanville’s Bridge Program , Molloy’s Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate in School District Leader (SDL) , and Fordham’s School District Leader Certificate (SDL) .
• Certification Scholarships: Think about how you can save on certification before you move on to an Ed.D. For instance, students in Syracuse’s Online CAS in Educational Leadership are eligible for a sizeable Future Leaders Scholarship and other School of Education awards.
• Ed.D. Discounts: Before you enroll in an SDL program, ask if the School of Education has special partnership deals on the doctorate. For example, the University of Rochester offers a scholarship on its Ed.D. in Educational Leadership to Warner SBL/SDL certification holders, as well as individuals who earn their SBL/SDL at SUNY Oswego or SUNY Brockport.

Case Study #3: Mid-Level Higher Education Administrator Eyeing Top Positions

Let’s say you’re a higher education administrator in New York with 7+ years of experience at colleges and universities. You’re on the hunt for an executive-style Ed.D. that will lead to high-flying opportunities (e.g. university president).

• Use the curriculum & admissions links in our listings to identify programs with a higher education focus. Bear in mind that some of these educational leadership doctorates may be too basic for your career needs.
• Pay close attention to NYU and the University of Rochester. They have developed innovative online doctorates and thoughtful on-campus Ed.D. programs in higher education fields. NYU has even rethought the dissertation requirement .
• Expand your search to online executive Ed.D. programs in other states—schools like Boston College are some of the best in the nation. You should be able to fit any overseas trips and campus intensives into your current schedule.

Online Doctor of Education Programs in New York

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New York has been slower than some big states to commit to online learning for the Ed.D. But we have seen a gradual increase in offerings since the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily from private colleges & universities. Look for the “Offered Online” marker in our listings to create your shortlist.

• Cost: New York is not a cheap state for doctoral study. NYU’s executive-style online doctorate is above $2,000 per credit and many other private programs are well above $1,000 per credit. The most affordable options will come from public providers (e.g. University at Buffalo). If money is very tight, explore programs in our Cheapest Online Ed.D. rankings.
• Quality:  There’s a reason for the pricey nature of distance learning— New York also has some of the best online Ed.D. programs in the country. NYU is frequently #1 in our Best Online Ed.D. rankings and Fordham is often not that far behind. If you qualify for one of these offerings, talk to your employer and the Ed.D. program coordinator about your situation. They may know of ways to offset costs.

Online Ed.D. Programs at Private Research Universities in New York

Anyone working in New York K-12 schools & districts and looking to move up the career ladder should investigate the following two online doctorates. Neither of them are inexpensive, but they’re backed by Schools of Education with instant name recognition and innovative research partnerships with local schools.

• Fordham’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy is a 3-year program from a Jesuit research university. It’s a particularly strong pick if you’re interested in serving students in marginalized, urban, or underserved communities. Because of Fordham’s involvement in the CPED initiative, the program emphasizes improvement science and core practice areas. Learning is reinforced with two on-campus immersions.
• University of Rochester’s Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership , offered by the Warner School of Education, is built on flexibility. It can be finished in 3 years with an accelerated format or drawn out longer. It’s offered in online, in-person, and hybrid formats. And it allows you to tack on advanced certificates in a range of relevant topics (e.g. Urban Teaching & Leadership).

In contrast, NYU Steinhardt’s cohort-based Online Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation is an executive-style doctorate for mid-level professionals. It only takes 2 years to complete and candidates must have 7-10 years of experience to apply. As we mentioned, this is one of the best online doctorates in the country. So you can expect a great deal of high-level networking. Better yet, it can be applied to almost any setting—K-12, higher education, organizational leadership, and more.

Or you could consider LIU Post’s Online Ed.D. in Transformational Leadership , which can be adapted to suit almost any leadership goal. Applicants are expected to have a minimum of 3 years of successful teaching, leadership or equivalent experience in educational practice.

Online Ed.D. Programs at Public Research Universities in New York

Interested in exploring ideas around equity, curriculum development, and transformative leadership? University at Buffalo’s rigorous—and relatively affordable— Online Ed.D. in Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts comes to you from the Department of Learning and Instruction. UB is a CPED member, so you can expect an emphasis on action research, practicums, and problems of practice. It’s open to almost any candidate from PreK-20 and educational spheres.

Hybrid & Online Ed.D. Programs at Private Colleges in New York

Aspiring educational leaders in PreK-20 settings also have the option to explore online doctorates from smaller private colleges. Because of their size, these offerings may have more of an intimate feel.

• Molloy College’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities is available in a hybrid format with Saturday meetings or an online version with synchronous & asynchronous learning experiences—both formats include 5 hours of fieldwork/internship. Molloy is an Experienced CPED member and a Catholic school, so the curriculum features courses on equity & ethics and a Dissertation in Practice (DiP).
• You can customize Manhattanville College’s Ed.D. in Educational Leadership by choosing a 100% online pathway in Higher Education or Dissertation Completion; the Higher Education option will include synchronous/real-time online coursework. Or you can opt for the hybrid Signature pathway with in-person meetings in Yorktown Heights, NY.

No Dissertation Ed.D. Programs in New York

Doctoral research projects & capstones.

NYU is leading the way in ditching the dissertation. For the on-campus Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration , you’ll be required to complete a culminating prospectus and project. This research-based work is designed to improve your professional practice through an intervention in the workplace. You’ll emerge with a Project Report and a Portfolio that includes project dissemination papers (e.g. journal article, book chapter, policy brief, curriculum design, etc.).

The Online Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation takes a similar approach. Instead of tackling a large written project, you’ll address a Problem of Practice (POP) that you’re facing at work (e.g. re-imagining a district special education program; reinventing a career training program for college students; improving racially disproportionate access to programs; etc.). You’ll complete three capstone seminars and four signature assignments to prepare for your culminating project. After original research and some real-world application, you’ll emerge with a praxis-based POP and a portfolio of work.

Doctoral Education Funding in New York

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Begin with the section on Aid at Teachers College . Since institutional aid is primarily limited to master’s and Ph.D. students, we also recommend you talk to your department about financial support. For example, the Department of Curriculum and Teaching, which runs many of the Ed.D. programs, also issues competitive stipends for conference attendance and presentations.

CUNY Hunter College

The School of Education (SOE) has a section on SOE Scholarships and Opportunities , though we didn’t see any that were specifically for doctoral students.

D’Youville University

D’Youville offers a number of donor-funded awards . Military veterans and their dependents are eligible for veterans assistance scholarships .

In Fordham’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) section on GSE Tuition and Financial Aid you’ll find info on GSE Scholarships for students in on-campus programs. Fordham also offers a Monthly Payment Plan . Unfortunately, students in the Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership are not eligible for GSE-based aid scholarships.

Hofstra University

Begin with the section on Graduate Tuition & Aid , which has details on loans, federal aid, graduate assistantships, and graduate scholarships . There are some funds for Ed.D. students. For example, the Ray Horton Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a doctoral student in the Literacy Studies Program.

In LIU Post’s section on Types of Financial Aid , you’ll find info on scholarships, federal aid, and loans. Graduate students are automatically considered for university merit-based scholarships and fellowships as part of the admission process.

In the FAQ section, Molloy states that scholarships & fellowships may be available. Contact the Ed.D. program coordinator to learn more.

NYU Steinhardt’s section on Graduate Financial Aid includes details on graduate scholarships, loans, veterans benefits, federal aid, and more. For instance, with the Mayor’s Graduate Scholarship Program, partial tuition scholarships are available to full-time New York City employees. You can also browse through the Doctoral Studies Funding section. There are various doctoral awards & grants for research and travel.

SUNY at Binghamton

Binghamton’s Graduate School has a useful section on Cost and Funding , with sub-sections on financial aid and payment plans. On the Fellowships & Scholarships page, you’ll find more detailed information about general awards, including the Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellowship for historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

Syracuse University

The Financial Aid & Scholarships section in Syracuse’s School of Education can get you started. Be sure to visit the SOE’s section on Endowed Scholarships for info on awards for doctoral students in the Department of Teaching and Leadership, including the James R. Manwaring Scholarship and S.U.S.A.A. Scholarship. In addition, Syracuse notes that applicants who are currently working in educational leadership positions can often get district reimbursement for the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

If you’re considering the Ed.D. in Educational Administration, check out the sections on Financial Aid and Funding from the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. If you’re eyeing the Ed.D. in Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts, visit the sections on Financial Aid and Funding from the Department of Learning and Instruction.

The Warner School of Education offers scholarships & fellowships , but many of them are limited to master’s degree or certificate students. However, it has developed agreements for matching tuition waivers with a select number of local employers, a residential fellowship for higher education Ed.D. students, and SDL & SBL discounts! Warner SBL/SDL certification holders, as well as Ed.D. students who have earned their SBL/SDL at SUNY Oswego or SUNY Brockport, are eligible for a 35% scholarship.

Yeshiva University

All students admitted to the Executive Ed.D. are eligible for generous support through the Azrieli Graduate School. Scholarship decisions are based on need and aid can equal as much as 50% of tuition. More info is available on the program website . Yeshiva also offers a monthly payment plan .

Note: If a university name is missing from the list, we didn’t find specific examples of Ed.D. funding beyond private & federal loans and external aid.

School Leader Certification Requirements in New York

School administrator certifications, types of administrator certifications.

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is responsible for issuing school administrator certifications at the PreK-12 level. There are two major administrative options:

• School Building Leader (SBL): Aimed at Principals. There are three types of SBL Certificate: Internship, Initial, and Professional.
• School District Leader (SDL): Aimed at Superintendents. There are three types of SDL Certificate: Internship, Professional, and Transitional D.

However, if you’re interested in financing & budgeting roles, you should take a look at the School District Business Leader (SDBL). All of these certificates are offered in a variety of types . Professional certification is the standard qualification.

Ed.D. Programs & School Administrator Certification

To earn any of these certificates, you will need to complete a state-approved preparation program that focuses on certification coursework. This is often a master’s program, certificate of advanced study, or the like.

• NYSED maintains an Inventory of Registered Programs . Search for programs leading to Teacher Certification; then select the category (e.g. SCH DISTRICT LDR).
• A number of New York universities in our listings will allow you apply credits from their SBL or SDL certificate program to their Ed.D. program. Ask the Ed.D. program coordinator if you can kill two birds with one stone!

Note: Coming from another state? NYSED’s Search Certification Requirements tool lists alternative pathways if you want to endorse an existing leadership certificate or you’ve completed an educational leadership program outside of New York.

School Building Leader (SBL)

Initial sbl certificate.

The Initial SBL Certificate is valid for five years. This leads to the Professional SBL Certificate . To apply for an Initial Certificate, you must:

• Hold a master’s degree from an institution of higher education approved by the Commissioner of Education or a regional accrediting agency
• Complete a state-approved NYS Registered Program that contains studies required for School Building Leader certification; your institution will also need to recommend you as a candidate for certification
• Have three years of full-time, valid experience in the classroom teaching service or pupil personnel service (e.g. school counselor)
• Earn passing scores on the School Building Leader Assessment Test and the Educating All Students (EAS) Test

Professional SBL Certificate

In contrast, the Professional SBL Certificate requires candidates to:

• Complete three years of full-time experience in an educational leadership position
• Participate in mentoring from a certified administrator during the first year of work experience
• Complete 100 hours of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) every five years

View SBL Initial & Professional Experience Requirements .

School District Leader (SDL)

Professional sdl certificate.

To apply for the Professional SDL Certificate , you must:

• Have three years of full-time, classroom teaching, pupil personnel service, or educational leadership experience. View a list of sample SDL Professional Experience Requirements
• Hold a master’s degree from an institution of higher education approved by the Commissioner of Education or a regional accrediting agency; you must have completed at least 60 hours of graduate coursework
• Complete a state-approved NYS Registered Program that contains studies required for School District Leader certification; your institution will also need to recommend you as a candidate for certification
• Earn passing scores on the School District Leader Assessment Test and the Educating All Students (EAS) Test

Transitional D Certificate

An alternative to the SDL is the Transitional D Certificate , which is aimed at educators who have a district-level administrator job offer in an NYS public school and can enroll in a Transitional D educational program (e.g. Mercy U’s M.S. in Alternative Route: School District Leader (Transitional D) ). Individuals who hold the Transitional D Certificate eventually transition to the Professional SDL Certificate. View Transitional D Certification Requirements .

Educational Leadership Jobs in New York

Educational leadership career outlook.

Like Texas, New York is a high-flying state for education employment. If you look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)’s profiles of K-12 education administrators and postsecondary education administrators , you’ll see how well educational leaders are doing.

• In fact, the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area has the highest employment level of K-12 administrators in the country. We’re assuming that the density of New York City schools will have contributed to this ranking.
• New York can’t compete with Illinois, Texas, or Florida in the employment of higher education administrators. But it’s still one of the top ten states for jobs in this category.

If you want to dig deep, you can examine the Labor Data section on New York State’s Department of Labor website. This includes current occupational employment data and long-term industry projections . For example, educational services are predicted to see a modest rise over ten years to 2030.

Educational Leadership Salaries

Educational leadership salaries in new york.

Start with Payscale’s cumulative data for all holders of the Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree . This will allow you to compare salary data by job title (e.g. Elementary School Principal vs. Academic Dean) and give you some ballpark estimates for negotiations. Keep in mind that these are national averages.

New York’s Department of Labor conducts a Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) that can be filtered by industry and average wages by county. It’s intriguing to note that schools & universities in Monroe County—home to the University of Rochester and RIT—and Albany County offer some of the highest wages in the state outside of New York City.

PreK-12 Administrator Salaries in New York

Overall, New York salaries for  K-12 education administrators are consistently strong. In 2022, New York had the highest annual mean wage in the country and the New York-Newark-Jersey City triangle paid the third-highest wages among metropolitan areas. Naturally, some of these wages come with a higher cost of living.

You can cross-check these numbers against the AASA’s Superintendents Salary and Benefits Survey and NYSED’s New York State School Administrator Salary Disclosure Data . NYSED’s annual report includes a list of school districts, titles (e.g. superintendent, director, principal, etc.), salaries, and benefits.

Higher Education Salaries in New York

For postsecondary education administrators , the news is equally good. In 2022, New York was the top paying state for higher education leaders based on mean wages. Binghamton was the second highest paying metropolitan area in the country; Syracuse was in the top five; and the NYC area, Buffalo, Albany, and Rochester were in the top 10.

Sites like Indeed and Payscale will provide you with estimates for administrative jobs at specific universities, but we always recommend you reach out to your network to verify the data.

Educational Leadership Job Boards

Well-known career sites are one place to start (e.g. Indeed, HigherEdJobs, SchoolSpring, LinkedIn, etc.). However, we also want to point you toward some NY-specific job boards that may prove helpful, including:

• SAANYS Career Center for school administrators.
• NYSSBA District Vacancies , which lists openings for principals, superintendents, educational leadership positions, and more.
• NYC Department of Education’s Careers section, with jobs for principals, supervisors, CSA directors, and Education Administrators (EAs).
• NYAIS Job Openings for administrators in NY independent schools.
• The NYC Charter Schools Job Board .

Educational Leadership Organizations in New York

Educational leadership associations.

• Association of Assistant Principals (AAP) : AAP represents New York City public school assistant principals who work in schools from Pre-K through to eighth grade.
• Empire State Supervisors and Administrators Association (ESSAA) : ESSAA is a professional organization representing public school administrators and supervisors throughout New York State. It provides members with services such as legal representation, government advocacy, and professional development.
• Middle School Principals’ Association NYC (MSPA NYC) : MSPA NYC is a member organization representing middle school principals from all NYC Boroughs.
• New York City Elementary School Principals Association (NYCESPA) : NYCESPA is an independent member organization that provides advocacy services and professional development programs to NYC elementary school principals.
• New York State Association for Women in Administration (NYSAWA) : NYSAWA acts as an advocate for women’s employment rights efforts at the local and state levels of governance. It also provides networking & training opportunities (e.g. NYSAWA Summer Institute).
• New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) : NYSSBA serves more than 675 local school boards and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES), which represent more than 5,200 members—nearly half the elected officials in the state.
• School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) : SAANYS provides legislative and regulatory services, local representation, advocacy, and supporting benefits to over 7,200 public school principals, assistant principals, directors, and coordinators in many of New York’s public schools and BOCES.

Educational Leadership Professional Groups & Unions

• Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) : BOCES provide shared educational programs and services to school districts within the state. There are 37 BOCES in NY and a district superintendent is the CEO of an individual BOCES.
• Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) : CGCS is an organization of the nation’s largest urban school systems, including New York City.
• Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA) : CSA is the main union for 6,100 principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and education administrators who work in the New York City public schools and 200 directors and assistant directors who work in city-subsidized Centers for Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• New York State Council of School Superintendents (The Council) : The Council is a professional and advocacy organization that serves school superintendents and assistant superintendents throughout New York State.
• New York State Educational Conference Board (ECB) : ECB is comprised of 7 member organizations: The Conference of Big 5 School Districts, The Council, New York State PTA, NYSSBA, NYSUT, SAANYS, and ASBO – New York.
• New York State Federation of School Administrators (NYSFSA) : NYSFSA is the union for school administrators, professionals, and supervisors in New York State.
• New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) : NYSUT is a federation of more 600,000 New York educators and 1,200 local unions. It’s affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA).
• The Conference of Big 5 School Districts : The Conference is a membership organization that represents the city school districts of Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, and Utica. It focuses on the challenges of urban education.

Note: Remember that state and national educator organizations often have funds and scholarships available for continuing education (e.g. Ed.D.). Check the website and ask about opportunities.

Educational Leadership Events in New York

Educational leadership conferences.

• MSPA NYC Annual Conference : This one-day event for NYC middle school principals takes place in March.
• NYCESPA Annual Convention : The convention is the go-to event for NYC elementary school principals.
• NYSSBA Annual Convention & Expo : This is a large statewide event that attracts 2,000+ education leaders. Attendees discuss the needs, interests, and issues of concern to school board members across New York State.
• SAANYS Annual Conference : This two-day conference and trade show for NY school administrators takes place in the fall.
• The Council Fall Leadership Summit : This three-day event offers keynote addresses by national experts in the fields of leadership, education, and related areas, as well as opportunities for members to share best practices with colleagues. The Council also hosts a Winter Institute and Lobby Day .

Educational Leadership Training

• Educational Leadership Institute (ELI@NYSAWA) : ELI provides professional development programs, workshops, and conferences to the PreK-12 academic community (e.g. “Train Up to Move Up” workshops).
• LEAF, Inc. Programs : LEAF is the professional development arm of the New York State Council of School Superintendents (The Council). It offers research-based programs, institutes, and customized professional development services to superintendents and school district leadership team members.
• SAANYS PD Your Way : SAANYS helps organize professional development programs (e.g. administrative team meeting, after-school or full-day workshop, administrative retreat, superintendent’s conference day) for school leaders and/or teachers.

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If you hope to someday qualify for the top positions in New York’s education industry, consider earning a doctoral degree . Two of the most advanced education degrees you can obtain include a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Ph.D.). With either, you could impact the education sector through leadership, research, curriculum design, and teaching.

Before applying to doctoral programs, it is essential to choose which type of degree is right for you . Where the Doctor of Education focuses on how to apply educational research to real-world practice, Ph.D. degrees are theory-based and expand the field’s knowledge. A person with an Ed.D. may hold leadership positions or work in policymaking, while Ph.D. holders often seek careers as professors or researchers.

In addition to determining which type of doctorate is right for you, it is worth noting that many institutions also allow you to choose between on-campus, hybrid, or online learning. The best program for you depends on your learning style and specific needs.

Education Doctoral Programs in New York—Campus-Based and Hybrid Programs

On-campus learning comes with benefits like face-to-face time with professors, in-class discussions, and easy access to libraries or research facilities. The research-intensive dissertation you must complete during your doctoral study may require field research, an on-campus mentor, or tools you can’t find online. You’ll also gain more scholarship and grant opportunities to cover tuition with traditional, in-person courses.

Hybrid courses provide a combination of on-campus structure, including mandated class times, and online courses that can be taken on your schedule. Often, hybrid programs’ on-campus classes take place during evenings or on weekends, allowing students to maintain full-time jobs, though this is not universally true. This type of learning may be right for you if you value both face time and flexibility.

Regardless of the format, the program you choose may need to be accredited. You can make sure your course of study is accredited through the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP). Even if the job you hope to get doesn’t require completion of an accredited program, a degree from a non-accredited program may limit opportunities in other states or with other employers.

Education Doctoral Programs in New York—Online Programs

Online doctoral education programs in New York allow students to earn a teaching degree virtually . Most of the work is in an online format, which offers more flexibility for students who have full-time jobs or busy schedules.

There are other benefits to earning an online education doctorate too. Online students save money on daily commutes. You can generally enroll in online programs regardless of where the school is located; however, on-campus check-ins are often required even for online coursework.

Like traditional brick and mortar programs, be sure to find an accredited program if you want to earn an online education doctorate in New York.

Salary and Career Outlook for New York Educators with a Ph.D. or Ed.D.

While some programs offer doctorates for free in exchange for serving as a teaching assistant, this is not universally true. Before paying for an advanced degree, you may want to weigh the cost of tuition against your future salary opportunities. While pay increases are significant in some fields, they are less noticeable in other areas.

The charts below detail average salaries for several careers requiring an Ed.D. or Ph.D. These charts don’t include every possible career you could pursue with either degree, nor are the jobs listed in each table necessarily exclusive to that degree.

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• New York State Education Department : A top organization among school administrators and PreK-12 teachers, NYSED positions range from school psychologists and instructors to research and senior librarian roles across the state.
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• New York State School Boards Association District Vacancies : Find openings for roles like principals and superintendents as well as other educational leadership positions in many New York districts.
• School Administrators Association of New York State : A resource for public school administrators in New York, SAANYS also offers a career center to search through a range of options.
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• New York University : NYU Steinhardt offers career services for alumni and has available positions for administrators.
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Whether you plan to earn a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in New York, graduates can use online resources to find support including:

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Thinking of Pursuing a PhD in Economics? Info on Graduate School and Beyond

Kasey Chatterji-Len and Anna Kovner

Becoming a PhD economist can provide a fulfilling and financially secure career path. However, getting started in the field can be daunting if you don’t know much about the preparation you’ll need and the available job opportunities. If you’re wondering what it means to be an economics researcher or how to become one, please read on. We’ll review how to prepare for a career in economics research, what an economics PhD program entails, and what types of opportunities it might bring. Economic education is a core component of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s mission to serve the community. To empower would-be economists, this post provides information for students who seek a career in economics research. We hope this information will be helpful to students interested in economics, regardless of their background and economic situation.  This information is most applicable to students applying to programs in the United States.  

The Breadth of Economics Research  

Academic disciplines conduct research in different ways, so it’s important to have a basic understanding of the types of questions economists ask and how they approach answering them. There are many definitions of economics, but a broadly useful one is the study of how people, organizations, and governments make decisions under different constraints, and how those decisions may affect their outcomes. 

When answering these questions, economists seek to ground their analyses in models and to be quantitatively precise about the effects they assign to any given cause. The range of topics economists can study is wide, but the accepted approaches to answering questions are stricter. Some examples of what economists might ask: 

• How do different public housing programs affect the children who live there? 
• Does a certain type of law encourage businesses to innovate? 
• How will a change in the interest rate affect inflation and unemployment rates? 
• How much does affordable health insurance improve people’s health? 
• How can poor countries eradicate poverty? 

There are many different subfields within economics, including, but not limited to behavioral, econometrics, energy/environmental, development, financial, international, monetary, public, and urban economics. You can familiarize yourself with the latest work in economics by subscribing to working paper series, such as NBER’s New This Week or the New York Fed’s Staff Reports . To get an idea of the breadth of questions economists can answer, you could listen to Stephen Dubner’s “ Freakonomics Radio ” podcast. You may also want to explore the Journal of Economic Perspectives , the New York Fed’s Liberty Street Economics blog, VoxDev , or VoxEU .  

What Is a PhD Program Like?    

Economics PhD programs typically last five to seven years. Unlike masters programs, they are often fully funded with a stipend, though most require students to complete teaching assistant and/or research assistant (RA) work as part of their funding package. In the first two years, students take classes, many of which are mathematically demanding. The rest of the program can include additional classes but is primarily devoted to original research with the aim of producing publishable papers that will constitute the dissertation.  

Faculty advisors are a central part of PhD programs, as students look to them for guidance during the research process. Economics PhD programs are offered within university economics departments, but there are similar programs in public policy and business schools. You can look at their websites to understand any differences in coursework and subsequent job placements. 

What Can You Do with an Economics PhD?  

Upon graduation, students can obtain jobs in a variety of industries. Many PhD students hope to become university professors. Governments and public policy-related institutions such as the Federal Reserve System, the U.S. federal government, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) also hire economists to work on policy, lead programs, and conduct research. Finally, economics PhD graduates can also find employment at a variety of private sector companies, including banks, economic consulting firms, and big tech companies. The pay for these different positions can vary. According to the American Economics Association (AEA), the average starting salary for economics assistant professors in 2022-23 was approximately $140,000 at PhD granting institutions and $98,000 at BA granting institutions. 

Programs often publish the placements of their PhD graduates, so you can look online to see specific employment outcomes. See, for example, the University of Maryland’s placements . Ultimately, economists are highly regarded as authorities on a variety of topics. Governments, nonprofits, philanthropic foundations, financial institutions, and non-financial businesses all look to economists to answer important questions about how to best achieve their goals. Thus, earning an economics Ph.D. can potentially help you to influence issues that are important to you. 

Preparing for an Economics PhD Program  

There are several components to an economics PhD program application: college transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statements. Please download the Appendix linked below to learn more about transcripts and letters of recommendation. The Appendix details ways in which you can select coursework, obtain research experience, and develop relationships to position yourself for success as a PhD applicant.  

If you feel that you are too far along in your academic career to take enough of the classes described in the Appendix, this does not necessarily preclude you from pursuing an economics PhD. For example, it’s possible to take some of these classes through a master’s program, or through a pre-doctoral RA job. Some pre-doctoral RA jobs, such as the one here at the New York Fed , may enable you to take classes in preparation for graduate school. If you are concerned about your transcript, reach out to an economist at your university for advice; program standards for coursework and grades vary, and it’s a good idea to get more personalized advice. 

Research Experience   

If you’re interested in becoming an economics researcher and applying to PhD programs, it’s best to get research experience as soon as possible. Working as an RA is a great way to learn how to conduct research and get a better idea of whether it’s the right career path for you. Additionally, it can help you obtain a letter of recommendation for graduate school applications and improve your qualifications.  

All types of academic research can be enriching, but it’s beneficial to gain experience working directly with an economist. To find a position, you can reach out to professors whose work you find interesting or find an RA program at your school. Typical RA tasks may involve data collection and cleaning, as well as running analyses and creating charts to represent results. This is where coding skills become crucial; having taken math, statistics, and econometrics courses will also enable you to take on more responsibilities. 

You may also have the opportunity to conduct your own research, possibly under the supervision of a professor at your university. This research could be self-initiated or part of a course such as a thesis workshop. Self-directed research is a great opportunity to learn about all stages of the research process. It’s also an excellent opportunity to create a writing sample for graduate school applications. Ultimately, though, your motivation for conducting your own research project should be that you want to answer a question.  One thing economists have in common is a love of answering questions using data and theory. 

Research experience is also often obtained after completing an undergraduate or master’s degree. Taking on a full-time RA position before applying to PhD programs is very common and can make you a more competitive applicant. You may either get an RA job working for a professor or participate in a pre-doctoral RA program.  

Research assistant programs are more structured than positions with individual professors or projects, which could be helpful. Universities, parts of the government, think tanks, research organizations, and the Federal Reserve System are all good places to look for research assistant programs. To help you decide which opportunities are most desirable, you may want to ask potential employers : Where do people in this program tend to go afterward? Will I be working directly with an economist? How much of my time will be spent on academic research work? Will I be able to take classes as part of this program? Considering whether an economist will be able to evaluate your performance is an important factor for recommendation letters. The ability to take classes, either through tuition reimbursement or waivers, can also be an important benefit. 

The Research Analyst program here at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is one example of these programs and you should check it out here . The Federal Reserve Board of Governors also has a large program, and many other regional Federal Reserve Banks have similar programs. In addition, the PREDOC website and the  NBER post listings of RA opportunities. J-PAL and IPA also tend to recruit RAs for economic development projects. Another source of RA opportunities is the @econ_ra account on X. 

Who Should Get a PhD in Economics?  

A PhD may not be for everyone, but it is for anyone—people of all genders, religions, ethnicities, races, and national origins have PhDs in economics. Many economists majored in economics, but others majored in math, physics, or chemistry. Because economics is such an integral part of policymaking, it is important that economists come from a wide range of backgrounds so policy can be stronger and more effective. The inclusion of differing perspectives helps ensure that the contribution of economists to work in public policy, academia, and beyond effectively serves the broadest range of society. 

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Kasey Chatterji-Len is a research analyst in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Research and Statistics Group.

Anna Kovner  is the director of Financial Stability Policy Research in the Bank’s Research and Statistics Group.

How to cite this post: Kasey Chatterji-Len and Anna Kovner, “Thinking of Pursuing a PhD in Economics? Info on Graduate School and Beyond,” Federal Reserve Bank of New York Liberty Street Economics , May 31, 2024, https://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2024/05/thinking-of-pursuing-a-phd-in-economics-info-on-graduate-school-and-beyond/.

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Dorothy Jean Tillman II of Chicago made history as the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health at Arizona State University.

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When Dorothy Jean Tillman II successfully defended her dissertation in November 2023 to earn her doctoral degree from Arizona State University, she couldn’t wait to share the news with her best friend.

“It was a surreal moment,” Dr. Tillman said, “because it was crazy I was doing it in the first place.”

Dr. Tillman, at only 17, became the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health from Arizona State’s College of Health Solutions, all before she was eligible to vote. Earlier this month, Dr. Tillman, now 18, took part in Arizona State’s commencement ceremony and delivered remarks as the outstanding 2024 graduate at the College of Health Solution’s convocation.

Lesley Manson, program director for the doctorate of behavioral health at Arizona State and Dr. Tillman’s doctoral chair, said Dr. Tillman displayed extraordinary perseverance, hard work and dedication for her young age, tackling every challenge head-on.

“She can serve as a real role model,” Ms. Manson said.

Dr. Tillman, called D.J. by her family and friends, was an early bloomer. She grew up in Chicago and was home-schooled from a young age, first in a group setting through online classes, and then by her mother, Jimalita Tillman, a single parent with a background in community theater.

Dr. Tillman was part of a gifted program before transitioning to home-schooling. Jimalita Tillman continued her daughter on an accelerated track: By the time she was 8, she was taking high school classes. While most 9-year-olds were learning math and reading, Dr. Tillman was starting college online.

At the time, they lived with Jimalita Tillman’s mother, Dorothy Wright Tillman, a civil rights activist who worked alongside the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was a Chicago alderman. Dr. Tillman is her grandmother’s namesake (hence the II at the end of Dr. Tillman’s name).

During her early college days, Dr. Tillman’s classroom was often a Starbucks in Chicago, and her days began as soon it opened, she said. Her go-to order was an iced peach green tea with lemonade.

“Around the time when kids went to lunch, we’d be closing the computer,” said Dr. Tillman, who said her discipline and focus come from her grandmother.

Because of her age, Dr. Tillman lived at home while pursuing her higher education, and most of her coursework was online — a challenge for a self-described social butterfly. “I do love meeting new people and talking to people and understanding them and how their brains work,” she said. She found other ways to stay connected with friends through after-school activities.

At 10, she earned her associate degree in psychology at the College of Lake County in Illinois. At 12, she received her Bachelor of Science in humanities at Excelsior College in New York, and at 14, she earned a Master of Science from Unity College in Maine. She chose those fields because they can help scientists “understand why people treat the environment the way they do,” she told Time for Kids in a July 2020 interview.

Ellen Winner, a professor of psychology at Boston College and the author of “Gifted Children: Myths and Realities,” said that children like Dr. Tillman have a motivational intensity she calls a “rage to master.”

“One of the reasons they push themselves is they have a high, innate ability of some kind, and so learning, in whatever they are gifted in, comes easily to them and it’s very pleasurable,” she said. Schools are often not equipped for such gifted children, she added, which may lead parents to home-school their children. The trade-off, she and some experts say, is missing out on socialization and learning with children their age.

“There’s no perfect solution to kids like this,” Ms. Winner said.

Jimalita Tillman said she was sure her daughter was finished with higher education after earning her master’s degree. Dr. Tillman had just launched an organization to support Black youth in Chicago interested in STEM and the arts called the Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Institute. It was 2020, just after the beginning of the pandemic.

She was surprised when her daughter said she wanted to pursue her doctorate, and even tried to dissuade Dr. Tillman. But Dr. Tillman wanted to help young people with their mental health. She told her mother to trust her.

“I had to follow her lead,” Jimalita Tillman, 42, said.

Dr. Tillman was accepted into the management concentration at Arizona State’s College of Health Solutions, an online doctorate program. Her thesis on developing programs to reduce the stigma for college students seeking mental health services was based on a study she conducted for an in-person internship at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Dr. Tillman hopes her story resonates with girls who are talkative, outgoing “out-there kind of girls who are trying to figure themselves out but are very smart.”

“I want them to see someone who has taken that energy, sparkle and excitement and packaged it in a way that is classy and beautiful,” she said.

Dr. Tillman may now have her doctorate, but she’s also excited about teenage things — like attending a prom. On Saturday, she going as her best friend’s date to his senior dance. They’re taking an Escalade outfitted with stars on the ceiling, she said, a feature she requested and that her mother made happen.

Dr. Tillman has been focused on school and her professional pursuits, and she plans to host her institute’s summer camp again. Then, she said, she plans to take a beat and have a “fun teenage summer,” doing things she loves, discovering new hobbies and figuring herself out in the process.

“I want to focus on who I am,” she said.