Earn a PhD online
Teach, consult or lead – find a doctoral degree that supports your personal and professional goals. Our smart online programs are designed to put you in control of your education, so you can earn a professional doctorate or PhD on your terms and make a difference in your field.
Earn a PhD online
Teach, consult or lead – find a doctoral degree that supports your personal and professional goals. Our smart online programs are designed to put you in control of your education, so you can earn a professional doctorate or PhD on your terms and make a difference in your field.
Online degree programs
No GMAT or GRE required.
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Learning format
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
Doctor of Information Technology (DIT)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
EdS in School Psychology
PhD in Behavior Analysis
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
PhD in Psychology
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
PsyD in School Psychology
Accreditations & recognitions
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)
Save on select doctoral degrees with a $5K or $20K Capella Progress Reward scholarship to help fund your tuition. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
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of doctoral alumni agree that Capella faculty were well qualified and did a good job.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2023–2024, point of graduation.