Online Degrees: Doctoral

Graduates of master's degree programs may go on to earn a Ph.D., or Doctor of Philosophy. The Ph.D. is earned after five or more years of intensive graduate-level coursework and research, and remains the highest academic degree granted. A doctoral degree requires students to prove their expertise in their specialty and complete original research leading to a publishable dissertation. The U.S. Census notes an annual income of about $80,000 for a Ph.D. A Ph.D. remains the typical qualification for both research and clinical counseling psychologists. This degree qualifies graduates to teach at the college level or to hold top administration positions in colleges and universities.

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Capella University

Online 

Capella University provides working adults the opportunity to earn online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students. Learn more about our undergraduate and graduate programs by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552.

A.T. Still University

Online 

Established in 1892 by the founder of osteopathy, A. T. Still, MD, DO, ATSU began as the nation's first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences. Today we offer more than 20 master's degrees across allied health disciplines; doctorates in health education, physical therapy, and audiology; the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD.); and the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

ATSU educates students to become whole person healthcare professionals who continuously develop and demonstrate compassion and competency. We believe this commitment to our students, and by extension to the patients they will treat in the future, makes us the most distinctive health sciences university in the country.

ATSU is comprised of five schools: Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ASDOH), Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS), Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM), School of Health Management (SHM) and School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (SOMA).

Bethel University

Online 

Working adults choose Bethel University for convenient and accelerated programs, which are designed for in-career adults, enabling them to reach their career and personal goals.

The University of Liverpool

Online 

Earn a master's degree from the online university for business and technology professionals worldwide. Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool has earned an international reputation for high quality and is one of the most highly respected educational institutions in the UK. Work experience is required and you must be 23 years of age or older. Non-U.S. residents are welcome to attend.

Utica College

Online 

Help combat economic crime. Train for a high-paying, in-demand career with an online Bachelor's or Master's degree in economic crime prevention from Utica College.

Walden University Online

Online 

Now you can earn your degree online while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities. Walden University is a highly respected and accredited university, offering career-track Ph.D., master's, and bachelor's degrees. Benefit from Walden's extensive library services as well as their full service Financial Aid office. Programs in Management, Education, Psychology, Public Administration and Health and Human Services are taught by a stellar faculty. The online curriculum allows you to study when and where it's most convenient.

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