Review Education career and salary information at the National Education Association website. Subscribe to the organization's RSS feed to stay up-to-date on national education issues, news, and legislation.
Review the career advice for Ph.D.'s in the online edition of the "Chronicle of Higher Education." Look at demand in academia and non-traditional career options for education Ph.D. holders. Survey job advertisements posted in education, government and industry for advanced degree holders.
Compare off-campus and on campus Ph.D. degree programs at the Grad Schools website. Create a profile and store information about promising degree programs. Use Grad Schools site links to find fellowship opportunities. Almost all Ph.D. degree candidates are supported by fellowships and teaching assistantships during their first year.
Select a maximum of five schools with areas of specialization that fit your career goals in education. Request their application forms and information about financial support.
Register at Educational Testing Service to take the Graduate Record Exam. Unless otherwise stated, this exam is part of the application for admission to an education Ph.D. program. Get free GRE exam preparation materials and study guides on the ETS website. Purchase a personal copy at major bookstores or check your local library.
Complete the admissions process for the next year's fall semester by early December of the current year. Order all your transcripts as soon as you have selected the schools. The application deadline is December or January for most Ph.D. programs.
Complete the required degree courses. Conduct research, prepare and defend your dissertation. The average time for completion of all the requirements for this degree is around five years, according to most university estimates.