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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.
Florida International University — The PhD program in Biochemistry at Florida International University offers an in-depth exploration of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. This rigo...
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Florida International University — The PhD in Biology at Florida International University is a comprehensive program designed to cultivate advanced understanding and research skills in various biological d...
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Florida International University — The PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University offers an interdisciplinary approach, combining principles of engineering, biology, and medical scie...
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Florida International University — The PhD in Biomedical Sciences at Florida International University provides a comprehensive understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying health and disease. The...
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Florida International University — The PhD in Business Administration at Florida International University is designed for individuals who aspire to advance their careers in academia, research, or top-tier...
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Florida International University — The PhD in Business Administration with a concentration in Hospitality at Florida International University offers a comprehensive program designed for those who aspire to...
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Florida International University — The PhD in Chemistry at Florida International University provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of chemical sciences. Students delve into various branches of c...
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Florida International University — The PhD in Civil Engineering at Florida International University offers a comprehensive program designed for students interested in advanced research and innovation in ci...
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Florida International University — The PhD in Computer Science at Florida International University (FIU) delves into advanced topics in computer science, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and practi...
Florida International University — The PhD in Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University is designed for those looking to advance their knowledge and expertise in the field. This program e...
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University of South Carolina — The Ph.D. in Anthropology at the University of South Carolina-Columbia provides a comprehensive exploration of human societies, cultures, and behaviors. This program equi...
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University of South Carolina — The Ph.D. in Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina-Columbia is designed to provide a rigorous and comprehensive education in biological research, equipp...
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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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