US Distance Learning Ph.D. Programs
- Caleb Kaltenbach
- Dec 1, 2022
- 13 min read
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
This post on distance learning includes Ph.D. and D.A. (Doctor of Arts) degrees that can be earned through dissertation-only, independent studies, mentoring models, modular/intensive weeks, once-a-month courses, online, reading courses, self-paced study, synchronous courses/live-streaming, weekend courses, and hybrid (a combination of all the above).
There’s an increase in new professional/practitioner-oriented doctorates. Examples include the Doctor of Criminal Justice, Doctor of Emergency Management, Doctor of Forensics, Doctor of Global Leadership, Doctor of Strategic Leadership, etc. There’s also been a slight re-emergence of the Doctor of Science degree (e.g., New Jersey City University, Jacksonville State University, etc.). While someday I want to blog on new practitioner degrees, please note that I’m choosing not to list practitioner doctorates. Also, the Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Social Science degrees are omitted even though these degrees can be seen as equivalents to a Ph.D. (depending on the school).
***Depending on the concentration, some Ph.D. concentrations might be listed more than once.
Enjoy it, and check back often, as I will update this list often.
Aerospace
Business, Leadership, Management, Organizational Psychology/Development, Human Resources
Economic Studies, Finances, Philanthropy
Human Services, Community Engagement, Family Studies
Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, English, Literature
Social Science, Sociology, Social Work
Aerospace
The University of Alabama
University of North Dakota
Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Architecture
Morgan State University
University of Missouri- Columbia
Applied Behavior Analysis
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Endicott College
Simmons University
Biblical Studies, Theology, Ministry
***See my post entitled U.S. Distance Learning Ph.D. Programs in Leadership, Ministry, Bible, and Theology
Business, Leadership, Management, Organizational Psychology/Development, Human Resources
***See my post entitled Distance Graduate Degrees in Leadership, Management, and Organizational Psychology
Communication
Liberty University
Regent University
University of North Dakota
Communication-Related, Marketing, Media
American University (Washington D.C.)
Clemson University
Idaho State University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Texas Tech University
University of Alabama
Criminal Justice, Security, Emergency Management
Dakota State University
Keiser University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice & Homeland Security, or Public Policy & National Security Policy
National University
Nova Southeastern University
Oklahoma State University
Texas A&M International University
University of North Georgia
Economic Studies, Finances, Philanthropy
Indiana University
Kansas State University
Liberty University
University of Scranton
Education
Biola University
Claremont Graduate University / San Diego State University
Johns Hopkins University
Lesley University
Ph.D. in Educational Studies (Individually Designed)
Regent University
Seattle Pacific University
Trinity International University
Union Institute & University
University of Arizona- Global Campus
University of Idaho
University of North Dakota
Utah State University
Ph.D. in Education (various concentrations available)
Education- Age Specific, Reading, Literacy
Clemson University
Concordia University- Chicago
East Tennessee State University
Georgia State University
New Mexico State University
Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (majors- Bilingual/TESOL, Critical Pedagogies, Early Childhood Education, and Language, Literacy & Culture)
St. John University
The State University of New York- Albany
Texas Woman’s University
University at Buffalo- The State University of New York
University of Wyoming
Education- Curriculum & Instruction
Andrews University
Concordia University- Chicago
Grand Canyon University
Ph.D. in Psychology- Cognition & Instruction (Qualitative or Quantitative)
Kansas State University
Keiser University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Education, Curriculum & Instruction -or- Advanced Educational Studies, Curriculum & Instruction
Mercer University
The State University of New York- Albany
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
University of Toledo
University of Wyoming
Education— Educational Leadership
Andrews University
Columbia International University
Concordia University- Chicago
Hampton University
Indiana State University
Keiser University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Advanced Educational Studies & Educational Leadership -or- Higher Education, Administration & Educational Leadership, or Education & Organizational Leadership
Mercer University
Old Dominion University
Pacific University- Oregon
Purdue University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
University of Kentucky
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
University of North Texas
University of Texas- Arlington
Education- Educational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Ph.D. in Psychology- Cognition & Instruction (Qualitative or Qualitative)
Michigan State University
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Texas Tech University
University of South Dakota
The University of Tennessee- Knoxville
University of Washington
Education- Educational Technology
Concordia University- Chicago
Georgia State University
Grand Canyon University
Ph.D. in Psychology- Educational Technology Integration (Qualitative or Quantitative)
Keiser University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Advanced Educational Studies and Instructional Design & Technology or Education and Instructional Design & Technology
Michigan State University
Mississippi State University
Old Dominion University
University of Hawaii- Manoa
University of North Texas
University of Wyoming
Education- Higher Education Leadership
Andrews University
Azusa Pacific University
Colorado State University
Concordia University- Chicago
Hampton University
Indiana State University
Kansas State University
Lesley University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Education and Organizational Leadership, Higher Education Administration & Educational Leadership -or- Higher Education Administration & Student Affairs
Mercer University
Mississippi State University
Old Dominion University
Texas Tech University
Troy University
University of Kentucky
University of Nebraska- Lincoln
University of North Texas
Education- Policy, Students, Advising
Kansas State University
Liberty University
Oklahoma State University
Old Dominion University
Regent University
Education— Special Education
Concordia University- Chicago
Liberty University
Texas Tech University
University of Northern Colorado
University of Toledo
Engineering
Auburn University
Binghamton University- The State University of New York
Boston University
Carnegie Mellon University
Clarkson University
Colorado State University
The George Washington University
Johns Hopkins University
Michigan Technical University
Mississippi State University
Ph.D. in Computational Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering (Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Engineering Education, and Mechanical Education), or Industrial & Systems Engineering
Texas A&M University- College Station
Old Dominion University
The University of Alabama
University of Alabama- Huntsville
Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering (Majors: Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, and Systems Engineering)
University of Maryland
University of North Dakota
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering -or- Electrical Engineering -or- Energy Engineering -or- Environmental Engineering -or- Geological Engineering -or- Petroleum Engineering
University of South Carolina
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering -or- Computer Engineering -or- Mechanical Engineering -or- Nuclear Engineering
The University of Tennessee- Knoxville
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Exercise Science, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports, Nutrition
Ball State University
Concordia University- Chicago
Drexel University
Grand Canyon University
Middle Tennessee State University
Troy University
University of Houston
University of Kentucky
University of Texas- El Paso
Fine Arts- Media, Film, Performing Arts
Liberty University
Texas A & M University- Commerce
Texas Woman’s University
University of the Arts (Philadelphia)
University of Kentucky
Health-Related
Azusa Pacific University
Claremont Graduate University
Clemson University
Concordia University- Chicago
Faulkner University
The George Washington University
Idaho State University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Health Sciences (Majors: Exercise & Sport Science or Trauma-Informed Care) or Psychology & Behavior Health Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Oklahoma State University
Seton Hall University
Simmons University
Texas A&M University- College Station
Texas Woman’s University
Tulane University
University of Minnesota
University of North Dakota
University of South Dakota
University of Vermont
Ph.D. in Interprofessional Health Sciences (concentrations in Biomedical & Health Sciences, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Integrative Health, and Rehabilitation & Movement Science)
University of Wisconsin- Madison
University of Texas- El Paso
Virginia Commonwealth University
History
Florida International University
George Mason University
Liberty University
University of Florida
Hospitality, Fashion
Iowa State University
Human Services, Community Engagement, Family Studies
Concordia University- Chicago
Illinois State University
Lesley University
Point Park University
Regent University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
University of Arizona- Global Campus
Walden University
Ph.D. in Human Services (M.Phil. or M.S. in Human Services earned en route)
Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, English, Literature
Amridge University
Faulkner University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Murray State University
Old Dominion University
Salve Regina University
Texas A & M University- Commerce
Ph.D. in English (concentrations: American Literature, British Literature, Children’s Literature, Film studies)
Texas State University
Texas Woman’s University
Ph.D. in Multicultural Women's/Gender Studies or Rhetoric
Union Institute & University
University of San Diego
Information Systems & Technology, Computer Science
Binghamton University- State University of New York
Dakota State University
DePaul University
Dominican University
George Mason University
Mississippi State University
Nova Southeastern University
University of Arkansas- Little Rock
University of the Cumberlands
University of Missouri- Columbia
University of North Dakota
University of North Texas
University of Rhode Island- Kingston
University of South Carolina
Intercultural Studies, International Studies, Cultural Studies
Biola University
Columbia International University
Evangel University
Georgia Central University
Liberty University
Navajo Technical University
Southern New Hampshire University
Trinity International University
Library Science
Emporia State University
Simmons University
The State University of New York- Buffalo
University of Alabama
Mathematics
Binghamton University- State University of New York
University of Wyoming
Music
Indiana University
Liberty University
Nursing
Barry University
Catholic University of America
Duquesne University
East Carolina University
East Tennessee State University
Endicott College
The George Washington University
Nova Southeastern University
Hampton University
Idaho State University
Indiana University- Bloomington
Liberty University
Mercer University
St. Louis University
Texas Woman’s University
University of Alabama / University of Alabama- Huntsville
University of Central Florida
University of Kansas
University of Massachusetts- Boston
University of Memphis
University of Missouri- Columbia
University of Missouri- Kansas City
University of Missouri- St. Louis
University of Nevada- Las Vegas
University of Northern Colorado
University of Oklahoma
The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Tennessee- Knoxville
The University of Texas- Tyler
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee
Villanova University
Parks & Recreation
Clemson University
Psychology (Psychology-Related)
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. in International Psychology (Major: Organization & Systems and Trauma)
Grand Canyon University
Ph.D. in Psychology- Performance Psychology (Qualitative or Qualitative)
Lesley University
Liberty University
Ph.D. in Psychology -or- Psychology & Behavior Health Leadership -or- Psychology & Developmental Psychology -or- Ph.D. in Psychology & Social Psychology
National University
Ph.D. in Psychology (various majors available)
Saybrook University
Ph.D. in Psychology (various majors available)
Walden University
Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology (M.Phil. earned en route)
Psychology- Counseling, Marriage & Family
Amridge University
Antioch University
Eastern University
National University
Oregon State University
Regent University
Texas Woman’s University
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Psychology- Counselor Education & Supervision
Adams State University
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Concordia University- Irvine (The Townsend Institute)
Grand Canyon University
Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision (Qualitative or Quantitative)
Hampton University
James Madison University
Liberty University
Regent University
University of the Cumberlands
University of West Georgia
Public Administration, Public Policy
Liberty University
Old Dominion University
Tennessee State University
Union Institute & University
University of Colorado- Denver
University of Maryland- Baltimore County
University of Nebraska- Omaha
Science- Biology, Physics
Drexel University
University of Texas- Arlington
University of Wyoming
Science- Agriculture, Earth Science, Environmental Studies
George Mason University
Mississippi State University
Ph.D. in Plant & Soil Sciences (majors in Horticulture or Weed Science)
Prescott College
Texas A&M University- College Station
University of Missouri- Columbia
University of North Dakota
University of Vermont
Social Science, Sociology, Social Work
Baylor University
Boston University
Dominican University
Our Lady of the Lake University
Sacred Heart University
Simmons University
Texas Women’s University
University of North Dakota
University of Texas- Arlington
University of Utah
Technology
Bowling Green State University
Indiana State University
Texas Tech University
University of Central Missouri
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