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68 PhD programmes offered by the university

Materials Science and Engineering
The Materials Science and Engineering program from Colorado State University is aimed at educating and training the next generation of out-of-the box thinkers to solve the biggest global challenges.

Cell and Molecular Biology - Cancer Biology
The Cell and Molecular Biology - Cancer Biology Specialization program from Colorado State University comprises a community of graduate students, faculty, and staff with diverse experiences and interests.

Food Science and Nutrition - Food Science
The Ph.D. degree in Food Science and Nutrition - Food Science program from Colorado State University is designed for students who want to gain more in-depth research and teaching experiences in food system, microbiology, and food chemistry.

Human Bioenergetics
The Ph.D. program in Human Bioenergetics from Colorado State University offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of energy, exploring in depth how energy is transferred within the body.

Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry from Colorado State University has an international reputation for excellence in research across a broad array of disciplines, including analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, materials and physical chemistry.

Civil and Environmental Engineering
In Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, programs leading to the Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Engineering (M.E.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are offered.

Economics
The Economics program from Colorado State University combines rigorous training in economic theory and research methods with inquiry into philosophical and social issues surrounding economic analysis.

Environmental Health - Environmental Health, Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
The Ph.D. in Environmental Health - Environmental Health, Occupational Ergonomics and Safety from Colorado State University is based on a multidisciplinary group of faculty and courses aimed at enhancing the workplace in terms of safety, process and product quality, and the quality of work life.

Ecosystem Sustainability
Many physical, ecological, and social factors interact to shape the future of our ecosystems and societies. This Ecosystem Sustainability degree is offered at Colorado State University.

Forest Sciences
This Forest Sciences program from Colorado State University provides high quality education in forestry and related disciplines; develops knowledge through scholarly endeavors; and disseminates information to the profession, the public, and the community through service and outreach.

Animal Sciences
Students of the Animal Sciences program from Colorado State University gain firsthand research expertise under influential and progressive faculty in a variety of areas.

Electrical Engineering
The Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Colorado State University creates future leaders in the thriving field of electrical engineering. Under the tutelage of renowned electrical engineering faculty, graduates of this program produce significant contributions and original research to advance next generation technologies.

Ecology – Human Environment Interactions
The Ecology – Human Environment Interactions program from Colorado State University offers outstanding opportunities for graduate studies ecology, including social-environmental systems.

Cell and Molecular Biology
The interdisciplinary Cell and Molecular Biology graduate program from Colorado State University comprises a community of graduate students, faculty, and staff with diverse experiences and interests.

Agricultural and Resource Economics
The Agricultural and Resource Economics program from Colorado State University is a STEM-OPT certified program that prepares students in microeconomic theory, quantitative methods, and coursework in the fields of agricultural and environmental and natural resource economics.

Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources from Colorado State University offers a research-based graduate program that is designed to educate and develop professionals in social science aspects of natural resources issues.

Geosciences
The Department of Geosciences offers a Ph.D. program in Geosciences at Colorado State University. Prospective Ph.D. students should visit the Geosciences website to identify likely advisors and contact them directly for further information about Ph.D. opportunities.
Rangeland Ecosystem Science
The Rangeland Ecosystem Science program from Colorado State University consists of foresters, range scientists, hydrologists, and social scientists that study natural environmental processes and how they interact with human systems.
Political Science - Environmental Politics and Policy
The Political Science - Environmental Politics and Policy program from Colorado State University offers a unique combination of specialized instruction in environmental politics and policy from our experienced faculty.
Media Communication
The Media Communication program from Colorado State University develops communication professionals and scholars who address communication-related societal issues across a variety of situations.