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 - Bachelor of Science in Business
BS - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
BS - Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
BS - Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
BS - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
BS - Bachelor of Science in Psychology Pre-Counseling & Therapy
BS - Bachelor of Science in Public Health
BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
BSW – Bachelor of Social Work
DBA - Doctor of Business Administration
DHA - Doctor of Health Administration
DIT - Doctor of Information Technology
DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice
DSW - Doctor of Social Work
DrPH - Doctor of Public Health
EDD - Doctor of Education
EdS - Education Specialist in School Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Business
Graduate Certificate in Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Psychology
MBA - Master of Business Administration
MHA - Master of Health Administration
MPH - Master of Public Health
MS - Master of Science in Analytics
MS - Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis
MS - Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MS - Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
MS - Master of Science in Education
MS - Master of Science in Human Resource Management
MS - Master of Science in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
MS - Master of Science in Information Technology
MS - Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
MS - Master of Science in Psychology
MS - Master of Science in School Counseling
MS - Master of Science in School Psychology
MSN - Master of Science in Nursing
MSW - Master of Social Work
MSW - Master of Social Work Advanced Standing
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Behavior Analysis
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
PsyD - Doctor of Psychology Clinical Psychology
PsyD - Doctor of Psychology School Psychology
Accredited and recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation provides the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, student services and fiscal stability. See all our accreditations and recognitions.
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.
