Doctoral Degrees


Doctorate Degree

A doctorate degree provides the highest level of education possible. Generally, the steps which are necessary to receive a doctorate include the successful completion of both a bachelors and masters degree. The doctorate degree implies expertise within a field and traditionally takes between 3-6 years to complete.

Types of Doctorate Degree

The two primary types of doctoral degrees are research doctorates and professional doctorates.
  • Research doctorates

    - typically awarded in recognition of peer-reviewed academic research that is of a publishable standard.

  • Professional doctoral degrees

    - awarded in fields such as Medicine (MD) and Law (JD) where candidates focus on qualifying for professional licensure rather than on research.

Accreditation

It is important to make sure that the doctorate degree programs you are considering are fully accredited. All universities and colleges on Online Degree Center are accredited institutions. Completion of an online doctorate degree should be recognized as equal in value of a traditional campus setting.

Employment and Doctorate Degrees

Whether you want to pursue a career in academia, business or other professional discipline, a doctoral degree can be an outstanding career move. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, professionals with doctorates earn approximately $37,000 more each year than those with Bachelors Degrees.

Featured Schools Offering Doctoral Degrees

Argosy University Online

For over 30 years, Argosy University has been providing students with a collegial, supportive academic environment. This tradition of excellence has given Argosy graduates a solid foundation of knowledge to use when advancing their career. More Info

Degree Types Offered:
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate

A.T. Still University Online
A.T. Still University was founded in 1892 as the result of one man’s quest to better medical practices and save more patients. Andrew Taylor, a survivor of the bloody battlefields of the American Civil War, lost three children to spinal meningitis, his first wife to complications in childbirth and a daughter died from pneumonia. More Info

Degree Types Offered:
Graduate Certificate, Masters, Doctorate

Capella University Online
Since 1993, Capella University has been providing convenient online classes to students across the United States. Created as an online university, Capella understands the needs of distance-learners. More Info

Degree Types Offered:
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Certificates

Concord Law School of Kaplan University Online
Concord Law School of Kaplan University is the premier online law school and a pioneer in online education. For many students, time constraints and distance cause them to hesitate about improving their education, but with an Concord online law degree, time and location mean very little. More Info

Degree Types Offered:
Doctorate

Walden University Online
In 1970, a college began whose goal was to make a positive social impact and graduate students who would work to make a difference in the lives of people and community. That remains our goal at Walden University and the goal of our group of exemplary faculty and extraordinary students.
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Degree Types Offered:
Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate

 

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