8.1k PhD programmes in United States

The PhD Program in Molecular Physiology and Translational Medicine (MPTM) at Thomas Jefferson University employs a multidisciplinary approach to train students in the rigors of experimental biomedical sciences and to prepare them for independent research careers, with major foci in blood, cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology.

The goal of the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, Policy and Human Development at North Carolina State University is to prepare scholar leaders who can positively influence improvement in K-12, higher education, counseling, and adult education.

Your career choice to pursue a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (PT) at George Washington University signifies a passion for strong patient relationships, and the desire to be an integral member of the health care team in order to optimize movement to improve function and quality of life.

Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Biology is one of the top-ranked biology departments in the United States. Students in the graduate program can pursue Ph.D. degrees in many areas of biology.

The Baylor University Department of English grants the M.A. and Ph.D. in English and American literature, offering training in all major historical periods, focusing on literary aesthetics and criticism.

The Hamilton Lugar School's Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Indiana University Bloomington is dedicated to the study of this rich and diverse region, with Chinese courses and expertise ranging from contemporary politics and religion to literature and ancient philosophy.

The Natural Resources with Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Emphasis program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is based on an integrated, scientific approach to natural resources management.

Hone the clinical, teaching, and research skills needed to become an effective counselor educator with this Counselor Education program at the University of Mississippi.

Students in the Sociology Ph.D. program at the University of Texas El Paso study the social complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border region and its people, conducting research into the challenges they face and possible solutions.

The Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership Ph.D. program at the University of Maryland gives students a choice of six related specializations.

The PhD program in Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication (ATEC) at University of Texas at Dallas is designed for those who wish to engage in deep scholarship or to develop artistic, cultural or commercial applications of digital technology and emerging media.

Our Pharmacy program from University of Kansas prepares students to become pharmacy practitioners in a wide variety of settings, including community and retail pharmacies, hospitals, managed care facilities, and many more.

The Nursing Science program at The University of Texas at San Antonio prepares the student for a career as a clinical nurse scientist who, through course selection and experiences, develops as a teacher and disseminator of knowledge within professional, academic, and clinical arenas.

The Engineering and Applied Science programme from University of Colorado Denver is an innovative multidisciplinary programme designed to model modern research.

The Ph.D. in Public Administration program at North Carolina State University provides students with a strong foundation for teaching and research positions. It is led by a faculty recognized nationally for its research productivity.

Our Counselor Education and Practice Ph.D. at Georgia State University is the degree program for you if you are interested in educating, training and supervising future clinical mental health, clinical rehabilitation or school counselors.

We offer our graduate students a doctoral degree in Geological Sciences at the Indiana University Bloomington. 

This Engineering program at Pennsylvania State University provides a deep understanding of advanced engineering and high-level leadership principles, helping you prepare to direct high-performing research divisions or companies. This D.Eng. incorporates the rigor of a Ph.D. but shifts the focus of career progression from academic research to leadership in an industrial or commercial setting.

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. 

The Environmental and Evolutionary Biology program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette emphasizes research in environmental and evolutionary biology, with specialization in marine biology, ecology, molecular studies, and cell biology.