Two doctoral degree options: which is right for you?
There are two kinds of doctoral degrees: PhDs and professional doctorates. Deciding which is right for you depends, in part, on how you want to use your education and the standards in your professional field. Both will prepare you to teach, consult or lead – and make a difference in the field. Whichever path you take, Capella tries to make your education more affordable with ways to save.
Online doctorate degrees
Learning format
BS in Business
BS in Computer Science
BS in Health Care Administration
BS in Information Technology
BS in Nursing (BSN)
BS in Psychology
BS in Public Health
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
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
Graduate Certificate in Business
Graduate Certificate in Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Psychology
MS in Analytics
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MS in Clinical Psychology
MS in Cybersecurity and Applied AI
MS in Education
MS in Human Resource Management
MS in Information Technology
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy
MS in Nursing (MSN)
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MSN in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner »
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MSN in Care Coordination
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MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner »
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MSN in Nursing Education
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MSN in Nursing Informatics
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MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration
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MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner »
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RN-to-MSN Care Coordination
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RN-to-MSN Nursing Education
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RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics
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RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration
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MS in Psychology
MS in School Counseling
MS in School Psychology
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Social Work (MSW) Advanced Standing
PhD in Behavior Analysis
PhD in Psychology
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Why choose Capella University for your doctoral degree?
With an online doctoral degree from Capella, you can build skills and knowledge that could open doors to new possibilities.
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Questions about our doctoral degree programs? Start here.
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit degree granting colleges and universities. Select bachelor’s degree programs have earned specialized accreditations. Learn more about Capella’s accredited programs and specializations.
Capella University faculty are scholar-practitioners who are active in their respective fields and specially trained in online instruction. Our faculty bring real-world experience to the curriculum, evaluate student work and are available when students have questions or want feedback.
The length of time to complete your degree will depend on many factors including your degree level and learning format. Connect with our enrollment specialists to learn more.
Capella offers multiple ways to save on your doctoral degree including scholarships, employer partnership discounts, transfer credits and more.
Applying to Capella University is easy. First, review the admission requirements for doctoral degree programs, then apply online in a few steps.
Our faculty practice what they teach
Our faculty work at Fortune 1000 companies, run their own businesses, publish scholarly works and present within their professional fields. Specially trained in online instruction, they bring current best practices and real-world experience to the courseroom and our career-focused curriculum, so you can learn the skills employers value.
