Top Rated Online Programs for a PhD

Finding a Ph.D. program online can be a difficult task. The traditional method of choosing a Ph.D. program involves finding a scholar that you want to work with and applying to the program where that particular professor teaches. Programs are generally chosen based on what your area of research interest is, rather than simply finding a school with a doctorate program. With an online Ph.D. your strategy changes somewhat. Research can still be an important consideration, but ideally you will have to choose a program that allows you a tremendous amount of freedom in choosing what direction you go with your studies.
  1. Northcentral University

    • Located in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Northcentral University is one of the emerging leaders of online adult education. Offering over 30 doctoral degrees, Northcentral University is one of most flexible programs for pursuing a doctorate degree online. Degree options include everything from educational leadership to sports management and leadership. Geteducated.com has rated Northcentral University as one of the "best buys" in online doctoral programs according to the factors of affordability and student satisfaction. Despite the online learning format, Northcentral University still offers the student the opportunity for the one-on-one mentoring relationship that comes from working closely with a faculty adviser. Northcentral has web-based library resources available for continual access to needed materials so that 100 percent of the doctorate degree can be pursued online.

      Northcentral University
      10000 E University Dr.
      Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
      866-776-0331
      http://www.ncu.edu/

    Nova Southeastern University

    • Nova Southeastern University, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was rated by Princeton Review as one of the top schools to offer online graduate degrees including doctoral degrees. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, it is quickly emerging as one of the top online colleges for all types of degrees. At the doctoral level, Nova offers Ph.D. degrees in computer information systems, computer science, information security and even computing technology in education. Many of these concentrations can be combined as well to create a wholly new emphasis according to the needs and research interests of the student. Online Education Database rated Nova Southeastern University as the top online university to attend regardless of degree level using several criteria including factors such scholarly citations and peer reviews.

      Nova Southeastern University
      3301 College Avenue
      Carl DeSantis Building, Fourth Floor
      Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796
      954-262-2000
      http://www.nova.edu/

    Capella University

    • Offering numerous doctoral degrees within the field of education, Capella University was also ranked highly by Geteducated.com and in the top twenty-five among all online schools by Online Education Database. Capella offers Ph.D. degrees in educational leadership, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, educational psychology and online learning. While certainly not the most affordable online option, Capella University rated highly for student satisfaction. Outside of the area of education, Capella also offers Ph.D. degrees in criminal justice, emergency management, general and organizational psychology, counseling, accounting, business, human resource management and various concentrations within the field of information technology.

      Capella University
      225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
      Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389
      612-977-5100
      http://www.capella.edu/

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