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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.
Howard University — The PhD in English at Howard University delves into the comprehensive study of literature, language, and critical theory, preparing students to become adept scholars and...
University of North Dakota — The Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at the University of North Dakota prepares nurses to provide advanced care to a...
University of North Dakota — Course OverviewThe Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at the University of North Dakota delves deep into the scientific and practical aspects of aerospace systems. Designed f...
University of North Dakota — The Ph.D. in Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota prepares students for advanced research, teaching, and industry leadership roles in the aerospace sector...
Florida Institute of Technology — The Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology is designed for students interested in advanced research and development in the field of aerospa...
Florida Institute of Technology — About the Ph.D. in Behavior AnalysisThe Ph.D. in Behavior Analysis at the Florida Institute of Technology is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and rese...
Florida Institute of Technology — The Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at the Florida Institute of Technology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of biological concepts, modern techniques, an...
Florida Institute of Technology — The Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology is a rigorous program designed for those who wish to engage in advanced research and innovation...
Florida Institute of Technology — Program OverviewThe Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology at the Florida Institute of Technology offers a rigorous and comprehensive education in the fields of cellular and...
Florida Institute of Technology — The Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology offers an advanced exploration of chemical processes, materials, and technologies essential for multi...
Florida Institute of Technology — Overview of the Ph.D. in ChemistryThe Ph.D. in Chemistry at the Florida Institute of Technology offers an in-depth exploration of chemical principles and practices. This...
Florida Institute of Technology — The Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology is designed to prepare students for advanced research and analysis in the field of civil engineering. Th...
Bowling Green State University — The PhD in American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive exploration of the diverse cultural narratives that shape the United States...
Bowling Green State University — The PhD in American Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University provides a rigorous interdisciplinary approach to studying American culture through critical and the...
Bowling Green State University — The PhD in Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University offers an advanced exploration of the fundamental concepts in biology, focusing on the intricate relation...
Bowling Green State University — The PhD in Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University is an intensive program designed to cultivate expertise in various biological disciplines. This course co...
Bowling Green State University — The Doctorate in Data Science at Bowling Green State University provides an in-depth exploration of statistical techniques, computational methods, and the theoretical fou...
Clark University — The PhD program in Biochemistry at Clark University offers students an in-depth exploration of the biochemical processes that govern cellular functions and biological sys...
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Clark University — The PhD in Biology at Clark University offers an in-depth study of biological sciences, emphasizing research and practical applications. This program focuses on various a...
Clark University — The PhD in Chemistry program at Clark University is designed for students who aspire to conduct advanced research and contribute to the scientific community. The program...
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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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