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Price: USD 10,000
Instructor led live virtual classroom online. Classes may be individual or in group.
  • Duration / Course length: 24 Months

Course details

Committed to creating dedicated and caring educators at the forefront of their field, Edgewood College (US) offers 5 affordable online Doctor of Education degrees in both contemporary and cutting-edge domains. Offered globally, these programs create experts in modern pedagogy, change management, transformational leadership and disruptive technology in education. Apply now to work towards the “Dr” title.

Program highlights:

  • Pay your tuition monthly.
  • Be a part of a 100 year legacy.
  • Earn an HLC-accredited & WES recognized Doctorate.
  • Choose from one of 5 unique Doctorates in Education.
  • Get the same alumni status as on-campus learners.
  • Generative AI sandbox - set of tools to improve learning.
  • Participate in research &  concentration selection workshops.
  • 24x7 student support.
  • Scholarship available.

Flexible Payment Plans Tailored for You

The on-campus tuition fee is USD 45,864. Students outside the U.S. benefit from a scholarship of up to 70% once admitted. This fee can be paid as you progress through the program—with a caution deposit and then 24 monthly instalments of approximately USD 380* each. Alternatively, you can also choose to pay the fees upfront (via credit or debit card) and receive an additional 15% fee waiver.

*Disclaimer: Adjustments might apply due to exchange rate changes.

Why Pursue an Ed.D.

  • A Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) is a professional degree representing the highest qualification in Education. It is a Doctorate designed for educators who may not be able to pursue a PhD due to time commitments.
  • It is globally recognized.
  • Here, educators combine their knowledge with analytical skills to design and execute research studies that have real-world impact, with many going on to publish their work in leading journals.

Faculty:

  • Suzanne Otte serves as the Director of the EdD and MA Educational Leadership programs. She leads the EdD Research and Writing Center by coordinating consultation and academic writing programming. 
  • Melinda Verdone, Ed.D: is an experienced higher education professional with a strong focus on supporting first-year, first-generation, and diverse student populations. 
  • Kelli Coller: serves as a Program Coordinator for Educational Leadership and as a Senior Lecturer teaching in the Doctoral and Master’s programs.
  • Margene Anderson: has spent over two decades as an educator, first as an English Teacher and Library Media and Technology Teacher in K-12, and then as a Sr. Teaching and Learning Consultant at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Content / Syllabus

Course Outline (Key Focus Areas / Specializations)

This 24-month, 100% online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program offers 5 specialization tracks:

  1. Emerging Technologies in Education
  2. Online Learning and Educational Technology
  3. K–12 Educational Leadership
  4. Higher Educational Leadership
  5. Curriculum Studies and Learning Sciences

The curriculum combines advanced educational theory with practical, leadership-oriented coursework, designed for working educators and professionals.

Updated on 14 May, 2025

Eligibility / Requirements

Those with a masters degree in any field are eligible to apply

Job roles this course is suitable for:

Educational Administrator , K–12 Principal / District Leader , Higher Education Administrator , Director of Educational Technology , Curriculum Director , Instructional Coordinator , Education Policy Advisor / Maker , Academic Dean or Program Director , EdTech Consultant or Strategist

About upGrad

upGrad is South Asia’s largest online higher education platform, now trusted globally with over 3 million learners. Partnering with world-class universities such as Liverpool Business School and Golden Gate University, upGrad delivers career-accelerating programs in data science, management, AI, and more.

With a learner-first approach, upGrad offers:

  • Globally recognized degrees and diplomas

  • 1:1 career mentorship and job placement support

  • Flexible, self-paced formats

  • Industry-driven curriculum with real-world projects

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