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736 PhD courses are taught at 204 universities in the United States — most run 4–6 years. Courses from Princeton University, University of California, Berkeley and Georgia Institute of Technology come first, because those universities rank highest.
Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America — Program OverviewThe PhD program in Applied Physics & Nanotechnology at the Catholic University of America offers students an advanced understanding of the principles of p...
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — The PhD program in Molecular & Cellular Biology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University equips students with an in-depth understanding of the biological processes at...
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — The PhD program in Neural & Behavioral Science at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is designed to delve into the complexities of neural mechanisms related to beh...
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in physical therapy. The...
Old Dominion University — The PhD in Advanced Practice at Old Dominion University is designed for individuals looking to enhance their expertise in healthcare and related fields. This course cover...
Old Dominion University — The PhD in Aerospace Engineering program at Old Dominion University provides an advanced understanding of the principles and practices within the aerospace field, ideally...
Old Dominion University — The PhD in Aerospace Engineering at Eastern Virginia Medical School equips students with advanced knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in aerospace and...
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
State University of New York at Binghamton
Creighton University — The PhD program in Biomedical Sciences at Creighton University offers a comprehensive exploration into the biological science that forms the foundation of medicine. This...
University of Maine — The PhD in Anthropology and Environmental Policy at the University of Maine is designed for students interested in exploring the intricate relationships between human cul...
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18 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #15 (Princeton University) to #575 (University of South Carolina); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Berkeley has the largest research record in this group, with 58,388,527 citations and an h-index of 1,903. 10 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
The most common subjects are Medicine & Health Sciences (151), Education (93), Engineering (85) and Social Sciences & Psychology (80). The usual length is 4–6 years and null. 94% are full-time and 32 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (0% of courses with a stated intake). New Mexico State University offers the widest choice, with 29 of these courses.
Princeton University (QS World #15), University of California, Berkeley (QS World #28) and Georgia Institute of Technology (QS World #123) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, Universidad del Sagrado Corazon is the least expensive at about USD 6,410 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with null the next most common.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
32 of these courses are listed as online.
New Mexico State University, with 29, ahead of National University (29).
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