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95 PhD Education courses are taught at 68 universities in the United States — most run 4–6 years. Courses from Vanderbilt University, University of Colorado at Denver and Washington State University at Vancouver come first, because those universities rank highest.
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Vanderbilt University — The Ph.D. in Education Policy and Leadership at Vanderbilt University provides an in-depth exploration of educational systems, policies, and the role of leadership in sha...
Vanderbilt University — The Educational Leadership and Policy Doctorate (Ed.D.) program at Vanderbilt University is designed for individuals aspiring to become leaders in education. This program...
University of Colorado at Denver — The Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Human Development, with a focus on Leadership for Educational Organizations at the University of Colorado at Denver, invites stu...
Washington State University at Vancouver — The Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a Concentration in Special Education at Washington State University at Vancouver is a program designed for individuals seeking...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The PhD in Educational Psychology at CUNY Graduate School and University Center provides an in-depth exploration of the psychological principles that underpin the educati...
CUNY Graduate School and University Center — The Urban Education PhD program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center is designed to explore the complexities of education in urban environments. This multidiscip...
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Augusta University — The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Innovation at Augusta University is designed for education professionals who aspire to lead transformative change within educ...
San Diego State University — The Ph.D. in Education at San Diego State University is designed for individuals seeking to engage in advanced research, pedagogy, and educational theory. This comprehens...
New Mexico State University — The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at New Mexico State University-Carlsbad provides a comprehensive exploration of educational theory and practice. This program is d...
Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
Catholic University of America
State University of New York at Binghamton
Marymount University — The PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Marymount University is an advanced program designed for individuals who aspire to become leaders in the counseling fiel...
Marymount University — The PhD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Innovation at Marymount University is designed to prepare students for advanced roles in educational settings. This c...
Clark University
Louisiana Tech University
Franklin University — The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Educational Technology at Franklin University prepares students for advanced leadership roles...
Texas Christian University — The PhD in Curriculum Studies at Texas Christian University is designed to deeply explore the theories, practices, and complexities of curriculum development and implemen...
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs — The PhD in Educational Leadership, Research, and Policy at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs prepares students to excel in leadership roles within educationa...
Claremont Graduate University — The PhD in K12 Education & Equity at Claremont Graduate University is designed for individuals committed to advancing educational equity and social justice in K-12 settin...
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4 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #250 (Vanderbilt University) to #545 (CUNY Graduate School and University Center); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Vanderbilt University has the largest research record in this group, with 20,026,856 citations and an h-index of 1,110. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Within the subject, the largest areas are Education (93), Educational Leadership (1) and Curriculum & Instruction (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 89% are full-time and 7 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). National University offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.
Vanderbilt University (QS World #250), University of Colorado at Denver (QS World #428) and Washington State University at Vancouver (QS World #466) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
Of those with published fees, CUNY Graduate School and University Center is the least expensive at about USD 15,185 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.
Most listed courses run 4–6 years.
Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.
7 of these courses are listed as online.
National University, with 8, ahead of West Texas A&M University (5).
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