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There are 66 PhD Science programs in the United States, spread across 44 universities — most run 4–6 years. The list starts with courses at Princeton University, Vanderbilt University and Georgetown University.
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University of Kansas School of Medicine — The Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics program at the University of Kansas School of Medicine is designed to equip students with advanced statistical methods applicabl...
Princeton University — The PhD in Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University is a rigorous program designed to immerse students in the fundamental concepts and advanced research within the...
Princeton University — The PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Princeton University offers an in-depth exploration of the physical, chemical, and biological processes governing the Earth...
Princeton University — The PhD program in Biophysics at Princeton University offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the physical principles underlying biological systems. This program is de...
Princeton University — The PhD program in Chemistry at Princeton University provides a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum designed to foster innovative research and critical thinking. The co...
Vanderbilt University — The PhD program in Astrophysics at Vanderbilt University offers an intensive curriculum designed to equip students with both theoretical and practical understanding of th...
Georgetown University — The PhD in Applied Mathematics at Georgetown University offers an advanced level of study meticulously designed for students interested in exploring the practical applica...
University of Notre Dame — The Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Notre Dame prepares students for advanced research and professional opportunities i...
Washington State University at Vancouver — The Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics program at Washington State University Vancouver offers an in-depth exploration of advanced mathematical theories and their applic...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — The PhD in Chemistry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers an in-depth understanding of chemical science, blending theoretical principles with practical research app...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — The PhD in Geology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute focuses on advanced research and study in Earth sciences. This program covers a wide range of topics including mine...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — The PhD program in Mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers a robust curriculum designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and research skills in va...
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute — The PhD in Physics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers an in-depth exploration of fundamental concepts of physics through rigorous research and advanced coursework...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD program in Chemistry at the CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers a rigorous and comprehensive approach to advanced study in the field of chemistry. S...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD in Mathematics at CUNY Graduate School and University Center offers an in-depth exploration of the core areas of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, geometr...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The Ph.D. program in Physics at the CUNY Graduate School and University Center is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fundamental and advan...
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...
Florida International University
University of South Carolina — The Ph.D. in Biostatistics at the University of South Carolina-Columbia offers an advanced study of statistical methods applied to the biological and health sciences. The...
University of South Carolina
Einsteinmed — The Ph.D. program at Einsteinmed offers a comprehensive exploration of various facets of biomedical sciences, aimed at producing innovative researchers who will significa...
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9 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. Below them, universities follow their research output: Princeton University is cited most (27,547,724 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Within the subject, the largest areas are Science (65) and Statistics (1). The usual length is 4–6 years and null. 97% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). New Mexico State University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.
Princeton University (QS World #15), Vanderbilt University (QS World #250) and Georgetown University (QS World #285) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 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.
1 of these courses are listed as online.
New Mexico State University, with 6, ahead of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (4).
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