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Online doctorate degrees

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Explore doctorate programs

Why a doctoral degree?

Expert curriculum

Learn from some of the best in the industry with an online doctoral program that’s led by award-winning faculty and industry giants.

Flexible online learning

Study online, in your own time. Many of the doctorate programs have two learning tracks: accelerated or standard.

Networking opportunities

Collaborate online with like-minded peers and faculty. On-campus immersions may be available for those interested.

Explore online doctoral programs

Online Doctorate of Social Work Programs

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs

Online Ed.D. Programs

Online Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs

Online Doctor of Pharmacy Programs

Online Doctor of Public Health Programs

Earn your doctorate degree online from leading universities

Pursuing a doctoral degree may seem like a daunting task if you’re working full time or have family obligations, but it doesn’t have to be. The edX platform has a variety of doctorate programs from some of the best schools in the country — and they’re all online. With an online doctoral program, you can choose when and how you study, from anywhere in the world. Many of our programs offer a choice of two learning tracks — take your time with the standard track, or speed through the program content with the accelerated option. Online learners receive much of the same support as on-campus doctorate learners: guidance from admissions counselors, academic advisors, and career services.

Frequently asked questions

  1. Average Cost of a Doctorate Degree. 2022. Education Data Initiative. Retrieved December 20, 2022.

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