Online Degrees: Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is awarded to a student who has completed the full range of post-graduate studies within their chosen major field. PhD students complete extensive graduate courses in their major, pass a written and oral examination, and complete and defend a thesis. The PhD is generally required for university-level teaching and research professions. The degree was first offered in the United States at Yale University in 1861.
The PhD typically takes from four to eight years, following a bachelor's degree program, to complete. Students who enter a PhD program with a completed master's degree, however, can shorten the term by two years. U.S. Census data reports PhD holders earn an average $25,000 more per year than their counterparts who hold only a bachelor's degree.
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University of Phoenix
With many convenient locations for you to choose from, you can earn a degree in disciplines such as business, technology, criminal justice, nursing, and education. You can also study 100% online. Financial options, including financial aid, are available to those who qualify.
Programs
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership/Educational Technology
- Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
- Doctor of Education/Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Health Administration
- Doctor of Mgmt in Org Leadership
- Doctor of Mgmt/IS and Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
- Educational Specialist
Walden University
Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Walden University is a highly respected and accredited university, offering career-track Ph.D., master's, and bachelor's degrees. Benefit from Walden's extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in Management, Education, Psychology, Public Administration and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.
Programs
- Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership & Administration (Principal Preparation)
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Teacher Leadership
- Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Ph.D. in Education
- Ph.D. in Health Services
- Ph.D. in Human Services
- Ph.D. in Psychology
- Ph.D. in Public Health
- Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Course-based
- Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Mixed-model
- Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing
Colorado Technical University Online
At Colorado Tech Online, you can earn a career-relevant degree in just 15 months*. Every CTU Online degree includes multiple Professional Certificates without additional courses or cost. Take your IT, Criminal Justice or Business Career to New Heights with Colorado Tech Online. Learn more today.
Programs
- Doctorate Computer Science - Executive Format
- Doctorate Computer Science in Enterprise Information Systems - Executive Format
- Doctorate Management - Executive Format
- Doctorate of Computer Science - Digital Systems Security
- Doctorate of Computer Science - Emerging Media
- Doctorate of Management - Emerging Media
Capella University
Capella University is committed to delivering academic excellence online to our more than 15,700 learners. As an accredited university, we offer online undergraduate degrees in business and information technology and graduate degrees in business, education, human services, information technology, and psychology. Enrollment advisors and career counseling services are available to answer your questions. Contact us to learn more.
Programs
- DPA - General Public Administration
- EdD - Educational Leadership and Mgmt
- PhD - Accounting
- PhD - Counseling Studies
- PhD - Counselor Education and Supervision
- PhD - Criminal Justice
- PhD - Curriculum and Instruction
- PhD - Educational Psychology
- PhD - Emergency Management
- PhD - General Business
- PhD - General Human Services
- PhD - General IT
- PhD - General Org and Mgmt
- PhD - General Psychology
- PhD - Health Care Administration
- PhD - Human Resources Mgmt
- PhD - IT Education
- PhD - IT Mgmt
- PhD - IT Project Management
- PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- PhD - Information Security
- PhD - Instructional Design for Online Learning
- PhD - K-12 Studies in Education
- PhD - Leadership
- PhD - Leadership for Higher Education
- PhD - Leadership in Ed. Admin
- PhD - Management Education
- PhD - Management of Nonprofit Agencies
- PhD - Nursing Education
- PhD - Post-secondary and Adult Education
- PhD - Professional Studies in Education
- PhD - Project Management
- PhD - Public Safety Leadership
- PhD - Social and Community Services
- PhD - Special Education Leadership
- PhD - Training and Performance Improvement
Baker College Online
Baker College, named "One of the Best Graduate Schools 2003" by U.S. News and World Report, now offers a high-quality online education at half the cost of comparable online schools. Choose from over 30 online programs and earn your Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree with greater flexibility. Baker College is an accredited institution. Learn more.
Programs
Argosy University Online
As a student at Argosy University, you will join one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation and enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment. You will take classes online in our interactive classroom and learn from our experienced faculty who provide personalized attention in a small class setting.
