Credits required
108* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. *
Cost per credit
$590 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
Delivery
Hybrid You can complete this program in a hybrid format that blends online coursework with in-person classes held periodically in Portland, Oregon. View the curriculum.‡
Start term
Fall
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Ed.D. in Adult and Higher Education

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Careers

As an established, successful program that has been around for more than 30 years, Oregon State University's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Adult and Higher Education prepares you for a rewarding career in an upper-administrative role within a growing field. Cohort members build professional relationships and connections that continue throughout their careers.

Job market outlook

Make a well-informed decision on which degree to pursue online by using the following live job market information from public and private data sources.

For information about job prospects for these career fields, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook. OSU Career Services is also a great resource for student career opportunities.

This is not a teacher licensure program

In compliance with an agreement with the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission for participation in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), Oregon State University provides information regarding professional licensure through distance education. The courses and programs, delivered online by OSU Ecampus, are not formally approved for professional licensure outside of the state of Oregon.

To determine whether these courses or programs meet licensure requirements in your state, you must contact the appropriate licensing board(s). Visit our license disclosure webpage for each state's contact information.

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Important dates

These are the start dates for OSU’s next two terms. However, this program only admits for fall term.

Spring term starts
April 3
Summer term starts
June 26

See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.

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