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Doctorate degrees are the highest level of education that can be attained in the United States and generally around the world too. The degree is awarded to students who prove that they have contributed significantly through an original idea or research through their doctoral dissertation or thesis.

To become eligible to enroll in a doctorate program students are usually accepted from bachelors and in most cases from master’s level only. The time to complete a doctorate degree depends on the student as they have to write an original thesis which has to then to be presented to a committee that evaluates its significance.

Are you eligible?	You are eligible if you hold a masters degree or equivalent
How much does it cost?	Range ($10,000 to $25,000)
How long does it take?	Online, it can take less than 1 year
Degree Title	PhD (doctor of philosophy)
What it leads to?	Usually all doctorate level degrees are terminal and no further education is available. Some students opt to try doing a doctorate in other subjects to continue education.