The Best Online Ph.D. Schools

University of Phoenix

• The School of Advanced Studies at the University of Phoenix gives prospective students an opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. degree on a schedule that suits their needs. Faculty members are trained in the field of doctoral study and have professional experience in the fields they teach. Students are able to choose from degree options in the fields of Business; Education; Health Administration; Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Management; and Nursing. To complete the Ph.D. program, students typically must complete a residency program and submit a dissertation. Besides those in-person residencies, the bulk of courses may be completed online.

  University of Phoenix

  3157 E. Elwood St.

  Phoenix, AZ 85034

  866-766-0766

  phoenix.edu

Walden University

• The doctoral degree program offered by Walden University promises students the quality of a classroom setting while they take courses online. Professors are experienced in the fields they teach, bringing real-world experience to their teachings. All of Walden's more than 70 degree specialties are available online, in fields including Business Administration; Counselor Education and Supervision; Education; Health Services; Human Services; Management; Psychology; Public Health; and Public Policy and Administration. During their studies, students complete both residency programs and dissertations.

  Walden University

  155 5th Avenue South

  Minneapolis, MN 55401-2511

  612-338-7224

  waldenu.edu

Colorado Technical University

• The online curriculum of Colorado Technical University offers doctoral degree programs in two distinct fields: Management and Computer Science. Students in the Doctor of Management program have the opportunity to choose from specialties including emerging media, environmental and social sustainability, homeland security, and organizational development and change. The Doctor of Computer Science programs offers concentrations in digital systems security, emerging media and enterprise information systems.

  Tuition costs for the PhD programs at Colorado Technical University are available on request to the university. Financial aid is available through the university's financial aid office.

  Colorado Technical University

  4435 North Chestnut Street

  Colorado Springs, CO 80907

  866-942-6555

  coloradotech.edu