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The most popular doctorate is the Doctor of Philosophy or Ph.D. Ph.D.s and other study doctorates prepare graduate student to launch new plans that add to the common knowledge base of the field. Candidates for and holders of Ph.D.s often seek professions as professors and researchers, but many also go on to different roles in the charitable, public, and private sectors.Students who pursue a Master… Read more

The most popular doctorate is the Doctor of Philosophy or Ph.D. Ph.D.s and other study doctorates prepare graduate student to launch new plans that add to the common knowledge base of the field. Candidates for and holders of Ph.D.s often seek professions as professors and researchers, but many also go on to different roles in the charitable, public, and private sectors.

Students who pursue a Master of Science or Master of Arts degree may enjoy enhanced career prospects and better earning potential. Master’s degrees require more advanced study than undergraduate degrees and may be required before entering a doctorate program.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests

Philadelphia is the biggest city Pennsylvania state. Along with higher education facilities the city is known for art and culture. On eastern coast, Philadelphia is the second most student concentrated city.

PhD Programs in Philadelphia in USA

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PhD Holocaust and Genocide Studies
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Philadelphia, USA

The Doctor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College is designed for students already holding a graduate degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, history, or another ... +

The Doctor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Gratz College is designed for students already holding a graduate degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, history, or another related discipline. Doctoral students will engage in a meta-study of genocide to understand the phenomenon from a comprehensive range of academic approaches—historical, sociological, geographical, psychological, legal, theological and scientific—to inform their dissertations while reviewing the significant literature and conducting in-depth original research in the field. -
PhD
Full-time
5 years
English
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Philadelphia, USA

The Doctor of Nursing Practice has emerged to fill a vital role during the last decade to develop leaders in health care. The DNP terminal degree is a non-research clinical do ... +

The Doctor of Nursing Practice has emerged to fill a vital role during the last decade to develop leaders in health care. The DNP terminal degree is a non-research clinical doctorate focused on developing experts in nursing “practice” (AACN, 2006). Deciding to enroll in a DNP program is a critical and life-changing decision. Holy Family University is committed to supporting and guiding you on your journey as you reach new heights. -
PhD
English
 

Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD)
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Philadelphia, USA

The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) program at Holy Family University is committed to a practitioner-scholar training model. The program is evidence-based ... +

The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (PsyD) program at Holy Family University is committed to a practitioner-scholar training model. The program is evidence-based and practice-informed, utilizing interventions that reflect the foundational values of the discipline of counseling psychology. Our view of clinical training is consistent with the American Psychological Association’s Standards of Accreditation for Health Services Psychology (HSP) and the guidelines for professional psychology training developed by the National Council for Schools and Programs in Psychology (NCSPP). -
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English
 

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Communication Graduate Program
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Philadelphia, USA

The Annenberg School for Communication is home to world-class faculty and students. It combines the intimacy of a selective graduate program with the dynamism, resources, and ... +

The Annenberg School for Communication is home to world-class faculty and students. It combines the intimacy of a selective graduate program with the dynamism, resources, and personnel of a major research institute embedded within one of the world’s top research universities. The School is also a crossroads for visiting scholars and practitioners, providing Annenberg students opportunities to interact formally and informally with exciting internationally respected talent. -
PhD
English
Sep 2021
 

Finance
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Philadelphia, USA

Wharton’s PhD program in Finance provides a solid foundation of the theoretical and empirical tools of modern finance, drawing heavily on the discipline of economics. Students ... +

Wharton’s PhD program in Finance provides a solid foundation of the theoretical and empirical tools of modern finance, drawing heavily on the discipline of economics. Students prepare for careers at the world’s leading academic institutions in the areas of: Banking and Financial Institutions, Corporate Finance, International Finance, and Financial Instruments and Portfolio Management. -
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English
Sep 2021
 

Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning
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Philadelphia, USA

The University of Pennsylvania is an intellectually stimulating environment in which to study today’s metropolitan challenges. To develop responses, our Ph.D. students have ea ... +

The University of Pennsylvania is an intellectually stimulating environment in which to study today’s metropolitan challenges. To develop responses, our Ph.D. students have easy access to a broad, multi-disciplinary faculty and all the resources of a first-rate urban research university. -
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English
Sep 2021
Campus
 

Applied Economics
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Philadelphia, USA

Wharton’s Ph.D. program in Applied Economics gives students the tools and training to get jobs in business schools, public policy programs, and applied-oriented economics depa ... +

Wharton’s Ph.D. program in Applied Economics gives students the tools and training to get jobs in business schools, public policy programs, and applied-oriented economics departments. Drawing on a large faculty of applied economists across multiple Wharton departments and the Law School, the program allows specialization in a number of areas. -
PhD
English
Sep 2021
 

Ph.D. in Statistics
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Philadelphia, USA

Wharton’s Ph.D. program in Statistics allows students to engage in both cutting-edge theories and applied problems. These include problems from a wide variety of fields within ... +

Wharton’s Ph.D. program in Statistics allows students to engage in both cutting-edge theories and applied problems. These include problems from a wide variety of fields within Wharton, such as finance, marketing, and public policy, as well as fields across Penn such as biostatistics within the Medical School and computer science within the Engineering School. -
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English
Sep 2021
 

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