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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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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — The PhD program in Cancer Biology at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is a rigorous and comprehensive course designed for students interested in exploring the...
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is designed to prepare students for professional practice in th...
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — Overview of Osteopathic MedicineThe Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine focuses on a holistic approach to pati...
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — The Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceut...
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine prepares students to excel in the dynamic field of physical therapy. This...
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — The School Psychology PsyD program at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine is designed to prepare students for professional practice in diverse educational se...
East Texas A&M University — The PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at East Texas A&M University is designed for students who aspire to become knowledgeable and skilled professionals in the f...
East Texas A&M University — The PhD in Educational Administration at East Texas A&M University offers an in-depth exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects of educational leadership and m...
East Texas A&M University — The PhD in Experimental Psychology at East Texas A&M University provides in-depth training in the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Students will engage...
East Texas A&M University — The PhD in Higher Education at East Texas A&M University is designed for those who aspire to engage in research, lead educational institutions, and influence educational...
Northern Kentucky University — The Doctorate in Law at Northern Kentucky University offers a rigorous and comprehensive academic journey for those looking to deepen their understanding of legal theorie...
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National University
National University
National University
National University
National University
National University
National University
National University
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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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