Discover the list of 7 best online PhD programs in the U.S. for 2026. Check comparison accredited universities, study options, duration, and career prospects.

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

Overview Accredited US universities now offer flexible online PhD programs without compromising academic rigor or research ...

Mikeie Reiland is a staff writer for Education at Forbes Advisor. Before coming to Forbes Advisor, he wrote magazine journalism for publications like the Oxford American, Bitter Southerner, and Gravy.

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Enrolling in an online college program can often be a more affordable and flexible alternative to an in-person degree, especially for students juggling a job or family responsibilities. While online ...

Johns Hopkins Engineering's online graduate degree programs continue to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the nation's best. Multiple Engineering for Professionals (EP) programs are ...

Johns Hopkins Engineering's online graduate degree programs continue to rank among the nation's leading programs, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Master's in Engineering Programs ...