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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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University of Northern Colorado — The PhD in Applied Statistics and Research Methods at the University of Northern Colorado prepares students to excel in advanced statistical analysis and innovative resea...
Dakota State University — The Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence at Dakota State University is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in the field of AI. This cou...
Dakota State University — The Ph.D. in Computer Science at Dakota State University is a rigorous program designed for those who seek to advance their knowledge and expertise in various areas of co...
Dakota State University — Overview of the Ph.D. in Information Systems The Ph.D. in Information Systems at Dakota State University offers a rigorous academic experience designed to cultivate advan...
Texas Woman's University — The PhD in Molecular Biology at Texas Woman's University offers a comprehensive program designed for those seeking to delve deeply into the molecular mechanisms of biolog...
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — The PhD in Computer Science & Systems at the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus empowers students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the rapidly evolving...
Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University
Murray State University
Pepperdine University — The Doctor of Philosophy in Global Leadership and Change at Pepperdine University is an innovative program designed for individuals seeking to inspire and lead in an incr...
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Alliant International University
University of Phoenix — The Doctoral Degrees in Business at the University of Phoenix is a rigorous and comprehensive program designed for those who aspire to advance their knowledge and skills...
University of Phoenix — The Doctoral Degrees in Education at the University of Phoenix is a rigorous program designed for professionals who aspire to become leaders in the field of education. Th...
University of Phoenix — Program OverviewThe Doctoral Degree in Health Administration at the University of Phoenix provides an advanced exploration into the management and operational complexitie...
University of Phoenix — The Doctoral Degrees in Nursing at the University of Phoenix is designed to advance the knowledge and skills of nursing professionals committed to contributing to the fie...
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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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