The Best PhD Education Programs

Vanderbilt University

• Vanderbilt University offers two Ph.D. programs in education through the Peabody College of Education & Human Development. The Ph.D. in learning, teaching and diversity includes areas of concentration like math and science education. Doctoral candidates can also opt for the Ph.D. in special education. Every Ph.D. student receives a monthly stipend, health insurance and tuition remission for up to five years. The Peabody College publishes several journals that accept articles from students, including the Journal of Early Childhood Literacy. Vanderbilt University houses research facilities for faculty and graduate students like the Peabody Research Institute.

  Vanderbilt University
  230 Appleton Place
  Nashville, TN 37203
  615-322-7444
  vanderbilt.edu

Columbia University

• The Teachers College at Columbia University features myriad doctoral programs in education including an educational leadership track. The Ph.D. in education leadership requires students to complete courses in school finance and mentoring. Columbia University issues financial aid to exceptional Ph.D. students, including the Martha E. Currie Scholarship. Doctoral candidates complete their research at university centers like the Hechinger Institute on Education and the Media. Students stay busy outside of the classroom with organizations like the Society for Entrepreneurship and Education. Teachers College Career Services works with graduating students to find employment and professional development opportunities.

  Columbia University
  525 W. 120th St.
  New York, NY 10027
  212-678-3000
  columbia.edu

Northwestern University

• The School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University offers a Ph.D. in learning science. This program requires courses in learning sciences design and cognitive science foundations. Doctoral students can also pursue degrees in human development and social policy with courses in child development. Students find educational journals, texts and software through the collections at Northwestern University Library. The university confers Liebmann Fellowships and Presidential Fellowships upon promising Ph.D. candidates in education. Faculty and students interested in the science of learning work with university institutes like the Center for Connected Learning.

  Northwestern University
  2120 Campus Drive
  Evanston, IL 60208
  847-491-8193
  northwestern.edu

Stanford University

• Stanford University's School of Education hosts 21 doctoral programs covering fields from the anthropology of education to educational linguistics. The Cubberley Education Library contains journals, computer labs and reference aids for doctoral candidates. Exceptional Ph.D. students apply for the Amir Lopatin Fellowship and the Gerald Lieberman Dissertation Fellowship to pay for tuition. Stanford University encourages education students to gain field experience through the Haas Center for Public Service. The School of Education funds student-run organizations like the SUSE Student Guild and the Students of Color Research Network.

  Stanford University
  485 Lasuen Mall
  Stanford, CA 94305
  650-723-2109
  stanford.edu