Online Distance Learning PhD Programs

Having a doctorate is an honor, and one that requires a lot of hard work and dedication. You can earn a Ph.D. or another type of doctorate degree online, through distance education. According to WorldWideLearn, those with doctorate degrees earn nearly $40,000 more annually than those with bachelor's degrees. There are myriad online Ph.D. programs available.

Capella University

Capella University is a fully accredited institution of higher learning that offers dozens of Ph.D. programs. They offer credit for work experience and take previously earned credits from other institutions. Financial aid is available for those who qualify, and veterans can use their education benefits. If you are looking to study education, organization and management, human services, public safety, information technology or psychology, then Capella University might just be the place for you.

University of Phoenix

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix isn't just fully accredited; it is also the largest online school, with over 100,000 students (according to The Distance Learning College Guide). Their classes start weekly, and they offer flexibility for those who need to work their class schedule around their hectic lives. They offer programs in business, education, and nursing, among others.

Walden University

Walden University has been around since 1970 and has become one of the foremost online distance education schools in the country. They are fully accredited and offer programs in management, education, health care, psychology and public health. They even offer post-doctoral certificates in psychology if you're wanting to go the extra step. If you are looking for a rigorous course of study that will teach you what you need to apply to your current job as you learn it, then Walden University might be the right choice.

Argosy University

Argosy University specializes in business and education doctorates and it is regionally accredited. It is also a member of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. If you're looking for a more specialized school and are wanting to study in the fields of business or education, then Argosy University has a lot to offer.

Liberty University

Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and offers Ph.D. programs in ministry, education, philosophy, and theology. They also offer post-doctorate certificates in education. There aren't many schools offering online Ph.D. programs in ministry or theology so if you're interested in a religious-based education, Liberty University may be the school for you.

References

• World Wide Learn
• Distance Learning College Guide