Doctorate Degree Schools
We also offer a comprehensive list of colleges that offer advanced degrees, including the coveted doctorate degree. Depending on the area of specialization, a doctorate degree is a distinguished educational hallmark that can propel any career to great heights, both professionally and financially. This degree is the highest level of education that can achieved in the current national higher education system. The two types of doctorate degrees are research and professional. Research doctorates are generally awarded for academic research that is fit for professional publication and have a significant impact on the field of study. A professional doctorate degree is one in which the candidate focuses on obtaining a professional license for career-oriented goals. To qualify for a doctoral program, students must have obtained a Master’s degree in their area of educational specialization. Students must also draft a dissertation on a topic relating to their field of study and stand before a committee of faculty members to defend it. It can take anywhere from three years and more to obtain a doctorate degree, depending on how many classes are taken each semester. |
Featured Doctoral Degree Programs
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has locations nationwide, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal and sooner than you might think.
Programs:
- A.A. Foundations in Health Care Administration/Medical Records
- A.A. in Information Technology/Desktop Support
- MS in Nursing/MBA/ Health Care Management
- And more...
Programs:
- LVN to BSN
- RN to BSN
- Bachelor Degree in Dental Hygiene
- And more...
Programs:
- Medical Assistant - Administrative & Clinical
- Accounting Assistant
- Electronic Health Records
- And more...
Programs:
- Techniques and Art of Professional Cake Decorating
- Culinary Management
- Double Diploma: Culinary Arts and Culinary Management
- And more...
Programs:
- Certified Dog Trainer Instructor Course - On-Site
- Grooming Instruction
- Certified Dog Trainer Instructor Course
Work toward advancing your career with New England College of Business and Finance. We offer a number of online associate, bachelor, and master's degree programs in a range of business industry concentrations.
Programs:
- Intermediate Accounting Certificate
- Bachelor of Science in International Business
- Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
- And more...
Programs:
- Surgical Processing Technician
- LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
- PC Support and Network Administration
- And more...
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers industry-relevant knowledge and training for in demand careers in healthcare.
Jobs in healthcare and social assistance are projected to have the fastest job growth between 2010-2020 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In order to address the rapidly growing need for career-ready professionals in many exciting fields, UMA offers associate degrees that can be earned in as few as 15 months.
Programs:
- A.S. - Health Sciences
- Diploma - Medical Office Billing Specialist
- Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
- And more...
American Career College (ACC) offers hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry at three campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County, California. ACC's programs combine classroom lectures and hands-on training to prepare students for a Diploma or Associate of Occupational Science degree.
Programs:
- Associate of Occupational Science in Health Information Technology
- Massage Therapy
- Dental Assisting
- And more...
Programs:
- Veterinary Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- And more...
