UTEP Doctor of Education PROGRAM RANKS NO. 1 IN AFFORABILITY
The Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é of Texas at El Paso reached another significant milestone in its mission to provide accessible, top-tier programs when EdDPrograms.org ranked UTEP the No. 1 most affordable Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Texas.
EdDPrograms.org publishes annual rankings of Ed.D. programs and recently announced the 2024-25 awards recipients. These rankings, determined through meticulous research into tuition and fees for every Ed.D. program in Texas, showcase UTEP’s dedication to providing high-quality doctoral education at an affordable price.
“We are pleased that our program at UTEP is being recognized as the most affordable Doctor of Education program,” said Program Director Penelope Espinoza, Ph.D. “The degree has high value. We believe it offers high-quality education and engagement with faculty and peers in a unique community.”
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration program is one of the oldest doctoral programs at UTEP, and focuses on the many unique needs present in one of the largest cities along the U.S.-Mexico border. Because UTEP and El Paso’s K-12 schools serve a predominately English and Spanish bilingual population, students enrolled in the doctoral program are involved in research and practice in bicultural, bilingual educational settings.
“Our faculty and students draw upon the richness of our unique context to engage with issues that are pertinent to the changing landscape of education in our nation,” Espinosa said. “We are at the forefront of work on compelling educational issues not limited to leadership in multicultural, multilingual environments and serving populations of border-crossing students.”
Ed.D. students join a cohort of peers who were admitted to the program at the same time and generally move through it together. The cohort provides a sense of community and mutual support throughout students' doctoral journey, from orientation through the dissertation.
“Pursuing an Ed.D. allowed me to deepen my understanding of educational leadership and advance meaningful change in my community,” said Keri Moe, associate vice president of external relations, communication and development at El Paso Community College.
“During the program I was able to build a strong connection with and learn from my cohort, which continues to be a source of support for me today,” Moe continued. “The program fosters critical thinking, collaboration and practical application, equipping students with the skills to address real-world challenges in education."
By Maggie Asfahani
UTEP Marketing and Communications