Johns Hopkins UniversityEst. 1876

America’s First Research University

As America’s first research university, Johns Hopkins has been developing education leaders for more than 100 years. Ranked among the top education grad schools by U.S. News & World Report, the Johns Hopkins School of Education translates innovative research into practice every day.

Join an education movement that creates new areas of research and makes a lasting impact.

  • 2 Doctorate programs

  • 27 PhD candidates

  • 235 EdD candidates

  • 5 Research Centers

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

The School of Education’s full-time PhD program offers a unique learning experience where the course of study is individually tailored based on the student’s interest in finding solutions to pressing problems in education. Select applicants receive full tuition and a stipend.

Doctor of Education

The selective, part-time EdD program is designed for practicing educators, offering tools for leadership development and the application of evidence-based methods. Our comprehensive, research-based curriculum enables you to specialize in urban leadership; entrepreneurial leadership; learning design and technology; or neurodiversity and neuroeducation.

The dossier option is redefining educational research for social justice. I am learning how to conduct, translate, and creatively apply rigorous research that will directly benefit my communities.

Tonio Nguyen Current Student
Tonio Nguyen, Current student

15% Demand for educational leaders is projected to grow between 7 and 15% over the next 10 years.

Source: Hanover Research