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314 PhD programmes in Massachusetts, United States

Social Work
The online Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program from Simmons University provides the highest level of clinical training to professionals who aspire to be the next generation of leaders in social work thought, education, and practice.

Nursing Practice
Recognizing the increasing complexity of our nation’s health care environment, Simmons University offers an online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), for registered nurses who have earned their MSN.

Pharmacy
The Doctor of Pharmacy program at Northeastern University is the only program in the US to offer cooperative education (co-op) experiences that provide our students with unmatched opportunities for innovative and interactive learning.

Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program from Northeastern University is designed for individuals who hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in any major other than physical therapy and have satisfied the prerequisite requirements.
Juris Doctor
Outstanding lawyers need cutting-edge practical skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We offer a Juris Doctor degree at the Suffolk University.
Microbiology
The Microbiology program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a wide program that is designed to provide students with broad exposure to modern areas of microbiology and depth in the chosen area of thesis work.
Health Policy
The PhD in Health Policy at Harvard Kennedy School is a highly interdisciplinary program that will develop the specialized skills you need for a research and teaching career in health policy.
Physical Oceanography
Physical Oceanography at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the exploration and study of the physics and geography of the ocean currents and water properties.
Climate Variability and Impacts
The Climate Variability and Impacts program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) studies the life in the oceans—the distribution, abundance, and production of marine species along with the processes that govern species' spread and development.
Organization Studies
Designed to prepare students for academic careers, the Ph.D. Program in Organization Studies at Boston College is recognized worldwide for its rigorous curriculum and exceptional faculty who are leaders in their fields.
Chemical Oceanography
Chemical Oceanography at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is the study of the pathways that chemical species follow on their transit through the oceans.
Finance
The Ph.D. program in Finance at Boston College is internationally known for a rigorous curriculum that combines theory with applied research and pedagogy.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme from Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) is designed to train the next generation of internationally recognized researchers in this field of knowledge.
International Relations
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in International Relations at Tufts University trains scholars to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research across key areas of international affairs and political science.
Mathematics
We offer a Doctor of Science degree in Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry degree (DMin) at Boston University is a professional doctoral degree meant to enrich religious leaders in traditional and non-traditional settings, to deepen their understanding of and commitment to ministry, and to refine its practice.
Law
Your Boston University Law education is the foundation for a long, successful career and provides learning opportunities for a lifetime. The breadth, depth, and standards of our offerings are exceptional, in most cases among the nation’s finest.
Neuroscience
The Neuroscience Program at Tufts University brings together faculty whose research interests range from molecular to systems analysis, working to understand the form and function of the nervous system, with a particular emphasis on the synapse and glia-neuron interactions.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Earth and Environmental Sciences doctoral program at Boston College provides students with the tools they need to perform novel research in Earth and environmental sciences.
Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Boston University offers the post-bachelor’s PhD and post-master’s PhD, which both offer specialized study in the science, engineering, and technology of modern materials, integrating courses in engineering, chemistry, and physics.