Best PhD Degree Programs for 2024

PhD and MS in Marine, Atmospheric, and Geosciences (GRE Waived)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School

United States of America (USA)

Geology, Astronomy, Environmental Science, Renewable Energy

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

We offer PhD and MS degrees in 6 programs: Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Biology & Ecology, Environmental Science & Policy, Marine Geosciences, Meteorology & Physical Oceanography, and Ocean Sciences. We offer highly competitive stipend rates, tuition, and health insurance coverage for our incoming PhD students as part of a fully-funded 5-year Graduate Assistantship. Finally, as part of our revitalized connections across colleges and to take advantage of our unique research facilities, we offer an MS degree in both Ocean Engineering and Sustainable Business. Our graduate students also take advantage of nearby NOAA facilities including the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and the National Hurricane Center. PhD Assistantships can be found here: https://graduate.earth.miami.edu/admissions/phd-assistanships/index.html GRE not required!

English

1 Year

PhD in Psychology

Meridian University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Psychology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Psychology curriculum offers coursework in Psychology drawing on spiritual traditions, somatic practices, creative arts, mythology, indigenous wisdom, literary and poetic imagination, deep ecology, mystical philosophy, cultural history, and social critique. The Ph.D. program emphasize research, clinical, and cultural praxis skills as well as acquiring the knowledge base of psychology as a profession. The research coursework prepares students for the completion of an original research dissertation. The Ph.D. in Psychology is designed to meet the educational requirements for the state of California Psychologist license. The Ph.D. in Psychology also meets the educational requirements for the state of California MFT license (Board of Behavioral Sciences, Senate Bill 33, Section 4980.36, Business and Professions Code), and the state of California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), (Senate Bill 788, Section 4999.33, Business and Professions Code), provided that fieldwork is done in accordance with BBS requirements.

English

2 Years 9 Months

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in School Psychology

Nova Southeastern University

United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Education

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The NSU Psy.D. in School Psychology program prepares you to serve the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of students, families, teachers, and staff. Collaborate closely with top-tier faculty who have built experience at the highest levels and earned the respect of their peers nationwide.

English

4 Years

Ph.D. in Energy Engineering

University of North Dakota College of Engineering and Mines

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

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Saint Louis University

United States of America (USA)

Chemistry

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Saint Louis University’s chemistry Ph.D. program offers specializations, including traditional areas of analytical, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry, as well as cross-disciplinary areas of materials and biological chemistry. Students must complete intensive research culminating in a dissertation.

English

4 Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Ph.D.)

Sullivan University

Online

United States of America (USA)

Business Administration, Management

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Sullivan University offers the Ph.D. in Management to meet the growing need for practitioner-scholars who can apply their knowledge and experience in diverse employment settings.

English

2 Years

Curriculum and Instruction Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Kansas State University

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.

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Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering

Auburn University - College of Engineering

United States of America (USA)

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Graduate study in aerospace engineering features a meaningful research project in areas such as aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, control theory, flight dynamics, orbital mechanics, propulsion, structures, or structural dynamics under the guidance and supervision of a senior faculty member.

English

6 Years

Doctorate in Petroleum Engineering

Oklahoma State University - college of Engineering Architecture and Technology

United States of America (USA)

Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Oklahoma State University's Petroleum Engineering program is geographically well positioned in one of the most active exploration areas in the country. The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology has strong support from local and national oil and gas operators and service companies giving our students the expertise they need to be successful in their careers.

English

4 Years

Ph.D. in Social Work

The University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Health Sciences, Medicine, Public Health

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

As a member of the SSA doctoral program, you will join a select group of outstanding students and scholars who advance an interdisciplinary approach to social work and social welfare scholarship. The program is designed to deepen students' mastery of both social science theory and research methods so that they are prepared to contribute to scholarly knowledge in innovative ways.

English

4 Years

PhD in Marketing Management

Unicaf University (MW)

Online

United States of America (USA), Greece, Romania, United Kingdom, Egypt, Ghana, Malawi, Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Zambia, Jordan

Business, Business Administration, Marketing

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The goal of the PhD programme is to prepare the next generation of leading researchers. The PhD is a programme of independent, self-directed academic research degree, supported by a team of supervisors that makes an original contribution to knowledge written up in a publishable dissertation.

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PhD in Information and Technology

Unicaf University (MW)

Online

United States of America (USA), Greece, Romania, United Kingdom, Egypt, Ghana, Malawi, Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Zambia, Jordan

IT & Computer Science

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

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Auburn University - College of Engineering

United States of America (USA)

IT & Computer Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer Science and Software Engineering offers a unique opportunity for doctoral students to develop research and development skills in cutting-edge computer science and software engineering disciplines. We cater to doctoral students with outstanding aptitude and strong research skills in computer science and software engineering. A dissertation embodying the results of this research represents the major portion of the requirements for this degree. Four calendar years beyond the bachelor’s degree or three past the master’s degree are usually needed to complete the Ph.D. program.

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6 Years

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847 Best PhD Degree Programs for 2024

PhD and MS in Marine, Atmospheric, and Geosciences (GRE Waived)

PhD in Psychology

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in School Psychology

Ph.D. in Energy Engineering

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy in Management (Ph.D.)

Curriculum and Instruction Doctorate (Ph.D.)

Ph.D. - Aerospace Engineering

Doctorate in Petroleum Engineering

Ph.D. in Social Work

PhD in Marketing Management

PhD in Information and Technology

PhD in Accounting and Finance

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Ph.D. in Engineering

Ph.D. in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Analytics

Ph.D. - Biosystems Engineering

Ph.D. - Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. - Civil Engineering

Ph.D. - Computer Science and Software Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)