United StatesWashington, D.C.

154 PhD programmes in Washington, D.C., United States

School for International Training4,0(1)

Online

Global Education

Accelerate your career by building the interdisciplinary expertise and skills to address critical issues in global education with the Global Education at School for International Training.

Ph. D. Part-time Online

3 years$26,500/yr

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

English Language and Literature

The Ph.D. in English Language and Literature at Catholic University of America is conferred upon completion of 54 credit hours of course work following the B.A., a comprehensive exam, and a dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$13,824/yr

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures

At the Catholic University of America, students on the Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literatures Ph.D. level may specialize in Ancient Northwest Semitic languages (ANWSL) or Near Eastern Christian languages and literatures (NECLL). Students generally continue from an M.A. degree in the department.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$15,360/yr

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The Catholic University of America's Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering program offers an advanced, research-focused education designed to develop leaders in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$20,087/yr

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering department at the Catholic University of America offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in civil engineering.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$33,478/yr

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Canon Law

The Doctor of Canon Law is the terminal degree at Catholic University of America in the studies of canon law. A canon lawyer is a person trained in the universal law of the Church which is founded in the Code of Canon Law.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$40,400/yr

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Physics

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in physics are required to complete fifty-three semester hours, of which thirty-five must be in physics. In the physics courses, a B average must be maintained.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 yearsTuition not available

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Public Policy and Administration

The PhD in Public Policy and Administration at George Washington University prepares students for research, administration and teaching positions in public policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

Tuition not available

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Cancer Biology

The Cancer Biology PhD program at George Washington University is designed to equip the next generation of researchers with the knowledge, research training and leadership skills necessary to foster progress in the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsTuition not available

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Computer Engineering

The Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at George Washington University prepares aspiring scholars and researchers to explore key areas within the computer engineering field, including computer architecture, integrated circuit design, photonic computing, high-performance computing, and network computing.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$23,706/yr

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Comparative and International Education

The Comparative and International Education PhD concentration at George Washington University examines education in global contexts.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

Tuition not available

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Nursing Practice

The DNP: Nursing Practice (Post-MSN) program option at George Washington University is for nursing professionals interested in improving patient care, affecting health policy and being a nursing leader.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

$117,360/full

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Systems Engineering (Online)

The Systems Engineering (Online) degree at George Washington University develops a deep expertise in designing, analyzing, and managing complex systems for students seeking advanced academic study.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

$118,530/full

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Human and Organizational Learning

The Human and Organizational Learning concentration at George Washington University takes a cross-disciplinary approach to engaging in research and scholarship to study and apply leadership, learning, culture, and change at individual, organizational, and societal levels.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

Tuition not available

Catholic University of America4,3(28)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Evangelization

The Doctor of Ministry at Catholic University of America is a professional doctorate offering Evangelization students advanced theological and pastoral formation for competent and effective pastoral ministry.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$14,112/yr

George Washington University4,2(38)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

American Studies

Students in George Washington University’s American Studies PhD program receive rigorous training in the interdisciplinary study of American culture, society, and politics, as part of a course of study that is comprehensive yet personally tailored to the student’s specific interests.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$20,073/yr

Georgetown University4,5(50)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Linguistics

The Department of Linguistics at Georgetown University offers four concentrations leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Linguistics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 yearsTuition not available

Georgetown University4,5(50)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Biostatistics

The PhD in Biostatistics integrates biostatistics with world-class biomedical research at Georgetown University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 yearsTuition not available

Georgetown University4,5(50)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Neuroscience

The Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN) at the Georgetown University focuses on research training and the completion of independent dissertation research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

7 yearsTuition not available

Georgetown University4,5(50)

Washington, D. C., Washington, D.C., United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Philosophy - Law

At the Georgetown University, we offer our graduate students a dual Ph.D./J.D. degree in Philosophy - Law.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

7 years$17,048/yr