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1,069 Best Doctoral Degree Programs for 2024

Browse our comprehensive list of the 1,069 best Doctoral Degree programs offered in 2024, meticulously curated to help you find the perfect fit for your academic goals and career aspirations.

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DBA

EU Business School

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Switzerland

Business Administration

Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

EU’s highly competitive DBA program is designed to be challenging, rigorous and stimulating and to increase managerial, leadership and academic competencies. The program develops students’ independent and critical thinking skills, which enables them to master a specific field within business. Students hone their research and analytical skills by completing an original, expert-level research project. Students may enroll throughout the academic year. 

English

1 Year

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Management

United States University (USU)

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Business, Management

Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

The USU DBA program is designed to prepare professionals to practice in their chosen career. This doctorate is considered a practice doctorate rather than a research doctorate. The DBA program offers students opportunities to develop competencies needed for various roles in advanced practice, leadership, and policy. The objective is to develop scholar practitioners to lead organizations. The program has a strategic management concentration for all students.

English

2 Years

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Ph.D. in Energy Engineering

University of North Dakota College of Engineering and Mines

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Renewable Energy, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

This UND graduate program focuses on energy engineering fundamentals, along with independent research and career preparation. You will have the flexibility to attend online or on campus and customize your doctoral program according to your greatest interests.

English

3 Years

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Curriculum and Instruction Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Kansas State University

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United States of America (USA)

Education

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction is designed for advanced students who seek a focus on educational research and scholarship in local, national, or international settings. Through their research specialization, graduates contribute their expertise as faculty in careers in higher education, positions in research organizations, or other settings that require educational research.

PhD in Engineering Education

University of Connecticut College of Engineering Graduate Programs

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United States of America (USA)

Engineering, Education

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

PhD in Engineering Education. While there has been extraordinary engineering education happening at UConn since 1916, the field of engineering education is its academic study. A Ph.D. in engineering education from UConn will prepare students with the skills and competencies needed to conduct high-quality educational research in the context of engineering programs at both the pre-and post-secondary levels.

English

4 Years

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EDBA

Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business

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United States of America (USA)

Business Administration, Management, Organizational Leadership

Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)

The Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA) is a professional doctoral program for executives who have a master’s degree in business or related advanced degree.

English

3 Years

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Ph.D. in Psychology, concentration in Integral Transpersonal Psychology

California Institute of Integral Studies

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Psychology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

CIIS’ Integral and Transpersonal Psychology Ph.D. is one of the few programs in the world that offers an online Ph.D. in whole-person approaches to psychology. It is a research-oriented program dedicated to systematic knowledge-building and the advancement of transpersonal psychology.

English

4 Years

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MA/PhD in Clinical Psychology

Pacifica Graduate Institute

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United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Clinical Psychology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The M.A./Ph.D. program celebrates its 30-year long tradition of offering clinical psychology doctoral education in-depth psychological traditions, which emphasizes radical theorizing, in-depth relational clinical education, and engagement in issues of social justice and care. The program prepares psychologists through the integration of diverse depth psychological traditions, human sciences scholarship, and community praxis.

English

3 Years

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Ph.D. in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Georgia Southern University, Department of Logistics & Supply Chain Management

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United States of America (USA)

Business, Management, Supply Chain Management

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The objective of the Ph.D. in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is to develop scholars who generate and disseminate new knowledge by conducting high-quality research and teach at the university level. The Ph.D. program is delivered via traditional coursework and other research initiatives with faculty in the Parker College of Business.

English

4 Years

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PhD Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Gratz College

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, History

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Doctor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College is designed for students already holding a graduate degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, history, or another related discipline. Doctoral students will engage in a meta-study of genocide to understand the phenomenon from a comprehensive range of academic approaches—historical, sociological, geographical, psychological, legal, theological and scientific—to inform their dissertations while reviewing the significant literature and conducting in-depth original research in the field.

English

5 Years

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Ph.D. in Philosophy

Boston College

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United States of America (USA)

Humanities

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

A significant feature of these programs is the extensive and diverse range of courses available to graduate students every semester. They cover the history and problems of philosophy, allowing for concentration in the following areas: Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Phenomenology and Contemporary Continental Philosophy, Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Law, Philosophy of Religion, Epistemology, and Philosophy of Science.

English

5 Years

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PhD in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Tulane University - Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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United States of America (USA)

Biotechnology, Engineering, Chemical Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. degree requires a student to reach a critical understanding of the basic scientific and engineering principles underlying their field of interest. In addition, the student must demonstrate the ability to conduct independently an intensive research project and document their results in the form of refereed publications, presentations, and a final thesis dissertation.

English

4 Years

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Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD)

Holy Family University School of Arts & Sciences

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United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Counseling Psychology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) program at Holy Family University is committed to a practitioner-scholar training model. The program is evidence-based and practice-informed, utilizing interventions that reflect the foundational values of the discipline of counseling psychology. Our view of clinical training is consistent with the American Psychological Association’s Standards of Accreditation for Health Services Psychology (HSP) and the guidelines for professional psychology training developed by the National Council for Schools and Programs in Psychology (NCSPP).

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Holy Family University School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

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United States of America (USA)

Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Doctor of Nursing Practice has emerged to fill a vital role during the last decade to develop leaders in health care. The DNP terminal degree is a non-research clinical doctorate focused on developing experts in nursing “practice” (AACN, 2006). Deciding to enroll in a DNP program is a critical and life-changing decision. Holy Family University is committed to supporting and guiding you on your journey as you reach new heights.

Systems Engineering Doctorate

University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Engineering

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United States of America (USA)

Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Systems Engineering is geared toward the rapid design and development of large and complex systems. Systems Engineering integrates all the specialty and sub-specialty groups of engineering disciplines into a team whose efforts result in a structured development process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Example systems include coastal ecosystems, water treatment facilities, computer networks, visualization platforms, deep-water drilling operations, highway safety systems, biofuels production facilities, robotic units, refineries, fiber optic networks, aircraft, vehicle control systems, biomass gasification units, management of utilities during disaster events, and power grids.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Duke University School of Nursing

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United States of America (USA)

Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Duke's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program takes you to the next level. If you're a post-BSN interested in advanced nursing practice or you hold a master's degree in advanced nursing practice, the Duke University School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice program may be right for you. Earning your DNP degree provides skills and tools that enable you to: Assess published evidence to inform your practice; Improve systems of care to influence patient outcomes; Make changes to enhance the quality of care when needed.

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (JD/Ph.D.)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law

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United States of America (USA)

Education

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The William S. Boyd School of Law and the UNLV College of Education offer a dual Juris Doctor/Ph.D. in Education (JD/Ph.D.) degree program that allows students admitted to both programs to pursue the two degrees concurrently.

Doctor of Educational Leadership, Ed.D.

Delaware State University College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS)

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United States of America (USA)

Education, Educational Leadership

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Delaware State University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program prepares educational leaders for prominent leadership and service positions in school districts and higher education sectors. This vibrant doctoral program aims to prepare culturally responsive, transformational senior-level administrative leaders, policymakers, and researchers who can design solutions across K-12 institutions, higher education institutions, and other educational and civic organizations. As innovative leaders, you will be able to impact the world of policy and practice to promote a positive school climate and ensure each student’s success. By joining this program, you will be envisioning the future of 21st-century educational institutions, interacting with curious minds, implementing cutting-edge research practices to develop a new vision of education for the diverse society. You will emerge as a change agent and reflective practitioner who can address diverse educational issues and lead sustainable change at district, state, and national levels. This program is deeply grounded in CAEP and NELP/ELCC standards.

Executive Doctorate in Business Administration

Rollins College and the Crummer Graduate School of Business

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United States of America (USA)

Business, Business and Economics, Business Administration, Management

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The first AACSB-accredited degree of its kind in Florida, Crummer’s Executive Doctorate in Business Administration is designed for executives who have an MBA or equivalent degree who want to become thought leaders and contribute to organizational success at a significantly higher level than that afforded by the MBA. The Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA) experience provides you with an impetus for career advancement and a springboard for personal and professional change. Taught by top professors with real-world experience, courses follow the “engaged scholarship” model that focuses on topics at the intersection of theory and contemporary business practice – class sessions are always mindful of how the learning can be immediately applied.

PH.D. IN SCIENCE EDUCATION

Texas Christian University College of Education

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United States of America (USA)

Natural Sciences, Education

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Educational Studies: Science Education is distinctive and interdisciplinary in that it is designed with three foci: (a) the field of education (including science education & educational psychology), (b) educational research methodology, and (c) science content. The science education courses, taught in the College of Education, are designed to increase understanding of current research about pedagogical content knowledge, the teaching and learning of science at all levels, national reform efforts, and science as inquiry. The educational psychology courses are designed to help the student understand the learner and the application of psychology to education. The research courses, taught in the College of Education, are designed to help the students become facile in social science research methodologies. The science content courses, taught in the College of Science and Engineering, are designed to prepare the student in the science discipline of his/her interest. These courses will be selected with the approval of the advisor. The School/College in which courses are offered will determine the readiness of students to take courses.

Doctoral Degrees

Doctoral degrees, also known as PhDs, are the highest level of academic achievement. They require original research and the completion of a dissertation. Doctoral programs offer specialized knowledge in a specific field, preparing students for careers in academia, research, or leadership roles in various industries.