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68 Best PhD Education Universities in United States

Vanderbilt University leads the 68 PhD Education universities in the United States at #250 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by University of Colorado at Denver (QS World #428) and Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466). The universities on this list offer 95 matching courses between them.

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147,896 citations · h-index 129
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How these universities are ranked

4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #250 (Vanderbilt University) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Vanderbilt University has the largest research record in this group, with 20,026,856 citations and an h-index of 1,110. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 68 public to 0 private institutions. By location, New York (1) and Texas (1) account for the most of those we can place. East Texas A&M University is the largest, with 9,912 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (93), Educational Leadership (1) and Curriculum & Instruction (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 89% are full-time and 7 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). National University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at USD 15,185 a year and East Texas A&M University the most at USD 22,326; the middle of the range is about USD 22,326. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for PhD Education?

Vanderbilt University (QS World #250), University of Colorado at Denver (QS World #428) and Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for PhD Education in the United States?

Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer PhD Education in the United States?

68 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Education course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Education courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study PhD Education online with a university in the United States?

7 of these courses are listed as online.

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