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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.
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey — The PhD in Nursing program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey provides a rigorous academic framework for advanced study in the nursing field. This program equips s...
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey — The PhD in Organizational Leadership at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is designed for those seeking to develop advanced leadership skills in organizational setti...
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey — The PhD in Physical Therapy program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and research skills needed in the fiel...
Radford University — The PhD program in Counseling Psychology at Radford University prepares students for careers in various settings, including academic, clinical, and community environments...
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — The Doctoral Program in Medical Microbiology Education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine prepares students to delve deep into the intricacies of microbial scie...
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — The Doctoral in Anatomy Education Program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is designed for individuals seeking to advance their academic and pedagogical skill...
Virginia State University — The PhD in Health Psychology at Virginia State University delves into the intricate relationship between psychological processes and physical health. This program emphasi...
Regis University — Course OverviewThe PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Regis University equips students with advanced skills in counseling practice, supervision, and education....
University of Bridgeport — The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership at the University of Bridgeport is designed for professionals seeking advanced knowledge and skills in the realm...
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Angelo State University — The Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.) program at Angelo State University is designed for professionals aspiring to lead and innovate in the field of clinical social work. Th...
Angelo State University — The Counseling Psychology Psy.D. program at Angelo State University is designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills essential for a suc...
Valdosta State University — The Doctorate in Adult Learning and Development at Valdosta State University is designed for scholars and practitioners who seek to enhance their understanding of the com...
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Arcadia College — The PhD in Movement Science at Arcadia College is designed for students seeking advanced knowledge and research expertise in the field of human movement, exercise physiol...
Wilkes University — The PhD in Nursing program at Wilkes University is designed to advance the knowledge base of nursing through rigorous research, innovative practices, and the development...
Golden Gate University — The Doctorate in Applied Counseling Psychology at Golden Gate University provides an in-depth exploration of psychological principles and their application in therapeutic...
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
West Virginia State University — The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership Studies at West Virginia State University is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in educational...
California State University, Stanislaus — The PhD in Educational Leadership at California State University-Stanislaus is designed for individuals committed to becoming transformative leaders in educational settin...
Langston University — The Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) at Langston University is designed for those aiming to advance their expertise in the field of rehabilitation and physical therapy...
Clarke College — The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Clarke College equips students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of physical therapy. This rigo...
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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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