Verified programme directory
PhD in USA
5,641 verified PhD programmes across 30 fields at 436 universities in USA. At least 5,640 are taught in English. Every programme links to the university's own page: no agency rewrites, no commissions.
Fields, by programme count
- Humanities749 路 749 EN
- Education & Teaching545 路 545 EN
- Business Administration530 路 530 EN
- Public Health466 路 466 EN
- Social Sciences365 路 365 EN
- Psychology359 路 359 EN
- Biology & Life Sciences353 路 353 EN
- Nursing & Midwifery328 路 328 EN
- Medicine293 路 293 EN
- Mechanical Engineering187 路 187 EN
- Computer Science174 路 174 EN
- Environmental & Earth Sciences165 路 165 EN
- Mathematics & Statistics117 路 117 EN
- Chemistry104 路 104 EN
- Physics & Astronomy94 路 94 EN
- Biomedical Engineering86 路 86 EN
- Civil & Structural Engineering81 路 81 EN
- Biotechnology & Life Sciences76 路 76 EN
- Information Technology71 路 71 EN
- Marketing & Communications69 路 69 EN
- Chemical Engineering68 路 68 EN
- Economics64 路 64 EN
- Data Science & Analytics59 路 59 EN
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering59 路 59 EN
- Law & Legal Studies58 路 58 EN
- Finance & Accounting54 路 54 EN
- Architecture & Design35 路 35 EN
- Artificial Intelligence & ML19 路 19 EN
- Supply Chain & Operations8 路 8 EN
- Software Engineering5 路 4 EN
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Common questions
How many PhD programmes does USA have?
Our verified catalogue holds 5,641 PhD programmes in USA across 30 fields at 436 universities, each linked to its official university page.
Can I do a PhD degree in USA in English?
Yes. At least 5,640 of the 5,641 programmes are taught in English, per the language each university publishes. See the English-taught breakdown for this level.
What does a PhD in USA cost?
Tuition (typical range): US$20,000 to 60,000/year (2026). Proof of funds: Bank/sponsor evidence covering 1 year of the I-20 cost of attendance. The full cost picture is in our costs and funding guide for USA.
Which would actually admit you?
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