PHD Doctor of Philosophy in Education Postsecondary and Adult Education specialization
Career Outcomes & Job Titles
People who choose an online postsecondary and adult education degree often pursue faculty positions or education leadership positions in a variety of adult learning settings, including higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations and the military.
Potential Employment Settings
- Adult education program
- Community college
- Continuing education program
- Corporation
- Land-based or online college or university
- Military education
- Vocational school
Common Job Titles/Positions*
- Adjunct or part-time faculty
- Full-time faculty
- Director of grant writing
- Academic affairs vice president
- Dean
- Provost
- Community college president
*These examples are intended to serve as a general guide. Many factors determine what position an individual may attain and Capella can't guarantee a graduate will secure any specific job title.
School of Education Doctoral Degree Graduates
Data from graduates across all Education doctoral programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
Capella's School of Education doctoral graduates report satisfaction with tasks and responsibilities and salary and benefits. Over 50% of graduates work in higher education; an additional 25% work in P-12 environments.
Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied".
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.
Our School of Education doctoral graduates report receiving salary increases and getting recognition from employers for their Capella degrees. Just over half have presented at a conference or published an article, book or monograph. Over 40% of those surveyed have advanced in their careers.
Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.