Online Doctoral Degrees

Fulfill a lifelong goal. Make an original contribution. Earn your degree from Walden—the #1 conferrer of doctoral research degrees.*

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Featured Programs

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PhD in Psychology

Achieve even more credibility and influence in the field with a psychology PhD from Walden.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Improve health outcomes through leadership in the nursing field.

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Doctor of Education (EdD)

Lead the future of education with an EdD from Walden and improve the quality of educational programs in your organization and community.

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Walden Offers Doctoral Programs in the Following Areas of Study:

Why Study Online With Walden?

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Pioneers in Online Learning

We’ve been evolving online learning for 25 years to give working professionals the flexibility and the opportunities they need.

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Accomplished Faculty

Walden's faculty members are scholars, researchers, and distinguished leaders in their industries.

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Exceptional Student Services

Thrive in your degree program with the help of 24/7 tech support, a Writing Center, a Career Services Center, and more.

Walden Facts

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55,000+
Students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 150 countries are pursuing their online education at Walden.‡
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Walden University is the #1 conferrer of doctoral research degrees.*
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Affiliation agreements with over 22,000 national and international sites where Walden students can complete their field experience.

Walden Accreditations

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"I told my employer that I needed a university with a flexible program, and they recommended Walden."

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*Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Integrated Postsecondary Education Database (IPEDS). Includes 2017 preliminary data. Retrieved July 2018, includes all classifications of instructional programs (CIP) codes. A doctoral research degree is Ph.D. or other doctor's degree that requires advanced work beyond the master's level, including the preparation and defense of a dissertation based on original research, or the planning and execution of an original project demonstrating substantial artistic or scholarly achievement. Some examples of this type of degree may include Ed.D., D.M.A., D.B.A., D.Sc., D.A., or D.M, and others, as designated by the awarding institution.

†This offer is based on your program and transfer of credit. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact one of our enrollment specialists to learn more.

‡Total enrollment as of December 31, 2017.