Average Cost of a Doctorate Degree (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Headline takeaways: National median: $26,771; National average: $29,180.39; Institutions in sample: 1,985.
Key Facts
- National median: $26,771
- National average: $29,180.39
- Institutions in sample: 1,985
- Typical range: $16,062.60 – $53,542
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Average Cost of a Doctorate Degree (Tuition)
Doctorate Program Tuition
Median graduate tuition for doctorate-granting programs is $26,771 (mean $29,180.39) across 1,985 institutions.
Median and mean graduate tuition for doctoral programs. Source: College Scorecard (2024 data).
FAQ
What does the Average Cost of a Doctorate Degree (2026 stats) dataset measure?
It summarizes the metrics shown on this page (charts and tables) using the sources listed in the Data Sources section, with national aggregates and breakdowns where available.
What is the primary data source?
College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Some pages also incorporate Census ACS context where noted.
How often is this page updated?
Pages update when the underlying processed datasets are refreshed and the HTML is regenerated; the Last updated date reflects the most recent build.
Data Sources
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and enrollment data
- Data year: 2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Census ACS - U.S. Census Bureau
- Demographic and workforce data
- Data year: 2023
- Source: census.gov