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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.
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Clark University — The PhD in Genocide Studies at Clark University provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complexities of genocide, its causes, and its impacts on socie...
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Clark University — The PhD in History at Clark University offers an immersive experience in historical research and methodology, designed for those aspiring to contribute to academic schola...
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Clarkson University — The Doctorate in Computer Science at Clarkson University provides an in-depth exploration of the dynamic field of computer science, emphasizing both theoretical and pract...
Nova Southeastern University — Overview of the Allopathic Medicine (M.D.) ProgramThe Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program at Nova Southeastern University is designed to cultivate skilled and compassionate...
Nova Southeastern University — The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Nova Southeastern University offers an extensive curriculum designed to prepare students for advanced practice in various mental...
Nova Southeastern University — The Clinical Psychology Doctorate Program (Psy.D.) at Nova Southeastern University is designed for individuals seeking to advance their understanding of psychological pra...
Louisiana Tech University — Course OverviewThe PhD program in Biomedical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University encompasses a comprehensive study of the intersection between engineering principles...
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Louisiana Tech University — The PhD in Business Administration at Louisiana Tech University is designed to equip students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in various business domain...
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University of Alaska - Anchorage — The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the University of Alaska Anchorage is designed for those who seek to engage in advanced research and scholarly inquiry. This pro...
Franklin University — The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) track at Franklin University prepares students for advanced practice roles in the dynamic fiel...
Franklin University — Overview of the Doctor of Business Administration ProgramThe Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at Franklin University is designed to equip students with adv...
Franklin University — The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Educational Technology at Franklin University prepares students for advanced leadership roles...
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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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