52 PhD programmes in Higher Education in United States

This executive program in Higher Education Management at the University of Pennsylvania brings together cohorts of senior leaders from higher education, government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to study with a world-renowned faculty – all without career interruption.

The University of Toledo’s Ph.D. program in Higher Education will prepare you for a thriving career in this diverse professional landscape.

Our doctorate of education in Higher Education at Ball State University includes major concentrations in higher education and in community college leadership.

Designed for working professionals, our research-focused EdD in Higher Education Administration program at George Washington University prepares aspiring educational leaders for senior and executive positions within the field.

The PhD degree at University of Hawaii at Manoa with disciplinary emphasis in K-12 or Higher Education is designed to enhance organizational leadership by providing advanced study for highly qualified individuals with demonstrated professional leadership skills and capacity to conduct scholarly research in higher education. 

The Ph.D. program in Higher Education at University of Kentucky requires research on some aspect of higher education, broadly defined.

The doctoral program in Adult and Higher Education from University of Oklahoma is directed toward the development of scholars and practitioners in Adult and Higher Education and is intended to serve individuals who have promise of making scholarly and professional contributions to the field of Adult and Higher Education. 

Our Higher Education students graduate at Southern Methodist University as higher education practitioners equipped with the knowledge and skills to solve contemporary problems in their organizations and beyond.

Advanced education and health organizations require innovative leaders who can navigate the challenges of serving diverse students and populations, design curricula and execute research. With a degree in Education, Health and Behavior Studies at the University of North Dakota, you'll be prepared for faculty positions, research appointments or policymaking roles.

The Ph.D. in Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania prepares students for an academic career in the field of higher education. Through coursework and a research assistantship with their advisor, students develop the skills they need to conduct quality primary research in higher education.

The Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies - Higher Education Leadership specialization at Colorado State University prepares students to work as higher education administrators and leaders to address critical issues impacting college and university environments.

The Higher Education program from Florida International University is designed to provide the opportunity for students to enhance analytical and research skills for leadership roles in institutions of higher education. 

This Education in Higher and Adult Education, Doctorate from University of Memphis is comprised of two areas of concentration: Higher Education and Adult Education.

The Baylor University Higher Education Studies and Leadership PhD program offers a full-time, residential education for those who desire to have a meaningful, lasting influence on higher education.

Prepare for a career as a college and university administrator, institutional researcher, policy analyst, and faculty member. We offer this Higher Education degree at the Indiana University Bloomington. 

Developing scholar-practitioners who can bring about changes in colleges and universities to advance equity and racial justice with this Higher Education program at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

The Educational Leadership and Policy Studies - Higher Education program at University of Washington is designed to prepare multidimensional leaders through experiences integrating theory and practice. 

Prepare to conduct research as a faculty member, researcher, government employee, or policy scholar. Full-time Higher Education PhD students at New York University are eligible for our competitive funding package.

The PhD in Higher Education program at the University of Pittsburgh is committed to advancing scholarship, research, and practice in the field of higher education.

Become a leader and change agent in higher education. In our hands-on Ed.D. Higher Education program at University of Denver, you will learn cutting-edge applied research skills and strategies that will help you address issues of equity and social justice in a variety of higher education settings.