Fast Facts: Doctoral Program

Do I Need an Online PhD?

These top-quality, challenging degrees require a lot of commitment--and offer a lot of rewards. They are best for people who:

Aspire to careers at the top of their fields
Have developed solid communications and critical thinking skills
Are able to devote several years of study to their goals
Prefer a flexible class schedule
Are self-motivated, independent learners
Want to prepare for high-level, leadership positions
Are interested in careers in government, academia and the non-profit world

Who Might Need a PhD?

Anyone who is passionate enough about something to devote his/her career to it
Someone who wants to become a tenured college professor or university dean
Anyone who wants to become an expert and/or a consultant in his/her field
A government employee who wants to move up the career ladder
A nonprofit employee who aspires to run the organization

Articles

Does Harvard decision signal the end of the Ed.D.?
Harvard is ending its Ed.D. program in favor of a Ph.D. While the degrees differ in focus, they share a spot at the top of the educational ladder. Learn more about terminal degree options and career paths. Read More >
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Resolve to Earn a Doctoral Degree in 2012
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2012-01-09
Post-Recession Blues for Doctoral Programs
The budget crisis has had a huge impact of doctoral programs across the country, but there's still hope for would-be PhDs. Read More >
2011-04-04
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Online Doctoral Degree Programs

Ready to take the ultimate step in career education? From public health to executive business administration, an online doctorate gives you the credentials you need to become an expert in your field, without requiring the financial and quality-of-life sacrifices of a traditional PhD program.

The Online PhD

Build your expertise and qualify for top jobs in government, academia and the nonprofit sector--all from the comfort of your home. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that doctorate holders earn nearly $74,000 per year on average.

Online Doctoral Degree Programs

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University of Phoenix

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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Selected Programs:

Doctor of Education/Educational Leadership
Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
Doctor of Business Administration
Doctor of Health Administration
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Liberty University

We keep our tuition affordable because it is an integral part of the overall mission for our university.

Selected Programs:

DBA in Project Management
PhD in Theology and Apologetics
DBA in Human Resources
Doctor of Ministry
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Capella University

Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

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Selected Programs:

DBA - Leadership
PhD - Social and Community Services
PhD - General Information Technology
PhD - Information Assurance and Security
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Keiser University

For over 35 years, Keiser University has provided student-centered, quality career education.

Selected Programs:

Instructional Design and Technology, PhD
Educational Leadership, PhD

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Argosy University

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Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Selected Programs:

Management (DBA)
Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
Business Administration (DBA) (Online)
Higher and Post-Secondary Education (EdD) (Online)
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Grand Canyon University

Earn your degree online with Grand Canyon University. We offer approximately 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in a variety of fields that can be completed 100% online.

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Selected Programs:

Ed.D in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development
Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Special Education
Ph.D. in General Psychology with an Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Ph.D. in General Psychology - Performance Psychology
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Arizona State University Online

Why ASU? At ASU, learning online is effective, flexible and smart. Every program delivered online is developed by the same excellent faculty who teach on our campuses, and is designed to engage students and professors in meaningful ways. The result? Our students are an integral part of a New American University.

Selected Programs:

Doctor of Behavioral Health

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Walden University

Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

Selected Programs:

Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration - Local Government Management for Sustainab
Ph.D. in Management - Knowledge Management
Doctor of Education - Administrator Leadership for Teaching & Learning
D.B.A. - Entrepreneurship
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Baker College Online

Earn a Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master's or Doctorate for less at Baker College Online.

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Selected Programs:

Doctor of Business Administration

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Colorado Technical University Online

A degree from CTU can connect you to what matters most: powerful professional network, faculty who are real-world professionals and innovative technology. So once you earn your degree you hit the ground sprinting. Are you in?

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