8.1k PhD programmes in United States

The first semester is devoted mainly to core coursework, with elective coursework being completed in the second semester and second year. Chemistry students at The Ohio State University join a lab in the spring of the first year. 

Our PhD in Business Administration – Finance program at Texas A&M University provides rigorous coursework and research activities for an in-depth understanding of the theoretical, conceptual, and managerial foundations of finance.

The Chemical Engineering program from The University of Arizona is designed to provide advanced work in a core of transport phenomena, thermodynamics and reaction engineering. 

Neuroscience from The University of Texas at San Antonio offers students a foundation in the study of brain structure, function, and behavior.  

The Ph.D. program in Applied Statistics from The University of Texas at San Antonio is housed in the Department of Management Science and Statistics in the College of Business at The University of Texas at San Antonio and draws on the extensive health-related expertise of faculty from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio to complement the UTSA statistics faculty. 

The joint PhD Programs in Social Policy at Harvard University combine the disciplinary depth of a PhD in political science or sociology with multidisciplinary perspectives and problem-driven research on questions of social policy.

The Accounting Information and Management doctoral program at Northwestern University trains students in empirical/archival and analytical/theoretical research methods focusing on the role of accounting in the market for financial information.

Students in this joint Management and Organizations and Sociology program offered by Northwestern University are interested in topics that bridge management strategy and economic sociology, such as social movements, the production of culture, entrepreneurship, social networks, gender and race inequality in organizations, and globalization.   

Walden University's PhD in Management - Leadership and Organizational Change program offers the flexibility you need in order to complete your degree.

The mission of the Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program at University of Kentucky is to fulfill a leadership role in addressing the rehabilitation and health needs of individuals in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond through research, education and service.

The Cognitive, Social, and Developmental Psychology PhD program at The New School emphasizes the role context plays in shaping cognition and behavior, focusing on social factors, culture, the body, and the situation.

If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden University’s PhD in Human Services - Mental Health program, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.

The PhD in Education - Organizational Research, Assessment and Evaluation program from Walden University offers educators and administrators the opportunity to grow as scholars and innovators in higher education. Benefit from access to distinguished faculty members and student support services. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Educational Psychology at University of Kentucky focuses on preparing researchers who have strong theoretical, conceptual, and practical ties to educational psychology, and who also possess exceptional skills in the areas of measurement, statistics, assessment, and research methodology.

If you have earned either a master’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for Walden’s PhD in Human Services - Higher Education program at Walden University, with an expedited path available for those who hold a master's degree.

Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University introduces students to Automatic Control (system identification, robust, adaptive, fault-tolerant , and networked feedback control). 

Psychology from Louisiana State University follows the mentor model. For this reason, it is recommended that prospective students review our Faculty web pages along with this document. Each faculty member has additional information regarding his/her interests and publications listed there.

Comparative Literature from Louisiana State University is an interdisciplinary program that encourages students to approach literary studies from multiple perspectives. 

Are you prepared to influence and advance the future of business practice? The ACBSP-accredited Doctor of Business Administration - Leadership program from Walden University examines some of the challenges and prospects that currently exist in the dynamic world of business, such as globalization, ethics, and stakeholder relationships.

The Accounting program from Louisiana State University is designed to produce scholars who will conduct top-tier, original research that contributes significantly to accounting discipline knowledge.