Online doctoral degree programs

Reach the pinnacle of your career without having to rearrange your life.

University of Phoenix offers seven doctoral programs and an Educational Specialist degree — all of which are available online. Distinguish yourself as a leader in business, influence education at the state and federal levels, or shape the processes that will make businesses more competitive in the marketplace — all from your Internet-connected computer.

Our School of Advanced Studies uses the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader Model^SM, which combines theory, practice and leadership to help you influence and inspire others in your field. You’ll also work with a dissertation chairperson to create original research that addresses a problem in your field of study. Helping you complete your journey are research courses and research faculty members who will respond to your questions within 24–48 hours.

You’ll also participate in three- to eight-day residencies that will help you refine your research skills and enable you to work face to face with your peers. Residencies are a required component of every doctoral degree except the Educational Specialist (EdS) program.

Speak to an Enrollment Representative about earning your doctorate degree online.

Doctoral programs require three- to eight-day residencies in select cities. Please contact a University Enrollment Representative for details.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.