2026–27 GUIDE

Your US Doctorate Guide

PhD, DBA and EdD programs for working professionals and researchers. Compare formats, credits and total cost in one place.

21US universities
59doctoral programs
17hybrid options
$24klowest total tuition
PROGRAMS

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Hybrid programs run mostly online with short campus visits, so you can keep working. On-campus programs are full-time research doctorates.

Midwest University

DBA
DBA in Health Care ManagementDBA in AI & Digital Transformation Strategy
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
$24,000 totalSTEM

Anderson University

DBA
DBA in Artificial Intelligence
Format
Hybrid
Credits
48
Campus
Florida, South Carolina
$28,000 totalSTEM

Salem University

DBA
DBA in Artificial Intelligence
Format
Hybrid
Credits
36
Campus
Chicago
$32,000 totalSTEM

Southwest Baptist University

PhD
PhD in Technology: Data SciencePhD in Technology: Artificial IntelligencePhD in Technology: Management Science
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
$575 per credit · about $32,000 total

Wayland Baptist University

Doctorate
Doctor of Management
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
$575 per credit · about $34,500 totalSTEM

Belhaven University

DBA
DBA: Business Intelligence & Analytics (STEM)DBA: Strategic ManagementDBA: Project ManagementDBA: Health Administration
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
$595 per credit · about $35,700 total

Concordia University, St. Paul

EdD
EdD in Education
Format
Hybrid (once a semester) · Day 1 CPT
Credits
61
$615 per credit · about $36,900 total

Indiana Wesleyan University

DBA
DBA: Data AnalyticsDBA: Healthcare AdministrationDBA: Information SystemsDBA: Management
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
$650 per credit · about $39,000 totalSTEM

Cumberland University

PhD
PhD in LeadershipPhD in AccountingPhD in Cyber Technology ManagementPhD in Healthcare Management
Format
Hybrid (once a semester) · Day 1 CPT
Credits
60
$720 per credit · about $43,200 total

Campbellsville University

PhD
PhD in LeadershipPhD in AccountingPhD in Healthcare Management
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
$720 per credit · about $43,200 total

University of the Cumberlands

PhD
PhD in LeadershipPhD in BusinessPhD in Information Technology
Format
Hybrid (once a semester) · Day 1 CPT
Credits
60
$749 per credit · about $44,940 total

Sofia University

DBA
Doctor of Business Administration
Format
Online + one hybrid course
Credits
54 · 3 years
Campus
Palo Alto & Costa Mesa, CA
About $51,300 total

The University of Tulsa

PhD
PsychologyChemistry & BiochemistryCyber SecurityComputer ScienceChemical EngineeringBiological SciencePhysicsComputer EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
About $52,000 totalSTEM

Kent State University

PhD and more
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Doctor of AudiologyDoctor of EducationDoctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Podiatric Medicine
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
About $58,000 totalSTEM

Alliant International University

DBA / PhD
Doctor of Business Administration (52 credits)PhD in Leadership Studies (60 credits)
Format
Hybrid
Credits
52–60 · 4 years
Campus
Los Angeles & San Diego
Starts
Jan, Mar, May, Aug, Oct
$1,345 per credit · about $70,000 to $81,000

Westcliff University

DBA
Doctor of Business Administration
Format
Hybrid (once a semester) · Day 1 CPT
Credits
60
Ask us for current feesSTEM

Judson University

Doctorate
Doctorate in Computer Science
Format
Hybrid
Credits
60
$3,750 per semesterSTEM

University of Cincinnati

PhD
AccountingEconomicsFinanceManagementMarketingInformation Systems
Format
On campus
Credits
60
About $68,000 totalSTEM

Kennesaw State University

PhD / EdD
PhD in Business AdministrationPhD in Data Science & AnalyticsPhD / EdD in Education
Format
On campus
Credits
60
About $69,000 totalSTEM

Nova Southeastern University

PhD
PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Format
On campus
Credits
60
About $72,000 totalSTEM

Xavier University

PsyD / OTD
Clinical Psychology (PsyD)Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Format
On campus
Credits
60
About $72,000 totalSTEM
AT A GLANCE

Compare all 21 universities

Sorted from lowest to highest estimated total tuition.

UniversityDegreeFormatCreditsEst. total
Midwest UniversityDBAHybrid60$24,000
Anderson UniversityDBAHybrid48$28,000
Salem UniversityDBAHybrid36$32,000
Southwest Baptist UniversityPhDHybrid60$32,000
Wayland Baptist UniversityDoctorateHybrid60$34,500
Belhaven UniversityDBAHybrid60$35,700
Concordia University, St. PaulEdDHybrid61$36,900
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityDBAHybrid60$39,000
Cumberland UniversityPhDHybrid60$43,200
Campbellsville UniversityPhDHybrid60$43,200
University of the CumberlandsPhDHybrid60$44,940
Sofia UniversityDBAHybrid54$51,300
The University of TulsaPhDHybrid60$52,000
Kent State UniversityPhD and moreHybrid60$58,000
Alliant International UniversityDBA / PhDHybrid52–60$70,000+
Westcliff UniversityDBAHybrid60Ask us
Judson UniversityDoctorateHybrid60Ask us
University of CincinnatiPhDOn campus60$68,000
Kennesaw State UniversityPhD / EdDOn campus60$69,000
Nova Southeastern UniversityPhDOn campus60$72,000
Xavier UniversityPsyD / OTDOn campus60$72,000
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Fees, credits and formats are estimates as of November 2026 and can change. Totals marked "about" are worked out from the cost per credit. Day 1 CPT, campus visits and STEM status depend on each university's rules; we confirm the latest details with you before you apply. General guidance, not legal or immigration advice.