COMPARING Ed.D AND Ph.D.
NOT SURE WHICH PATH TO CHOOSE?
Use this chart as a guide to determine which degree is right for you and your professional ambitions.
| Ed.D. | Ph.D. | |
|---|---|---|
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Program purpose: |
Apply research to current practice & institution |
Generate new knowledge in the field of Higher Education |
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Career outcomes: |
Advanced leadership roles in institutions of Higher Education |
Research and policy positions in Higher Education |
| Program length: | 3-4 years | 4-5 years |
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Program modality: |
Hybrid, classes held online and in-person at the OSU Portland Center in Portland, Oregon |
In-person, classes held at OSU’s main campus in Corvallis, OR; a limited number of classes may be completed hybrid, online and in-person at the OSU Portland Center in Portland, OR. |
| Program structure: | Part-time | Full-time |
| May I work while completing this program? | Yes, you are encouraged to maintain full-time employment. | It is discouraged to work full-time while pursuing this full-time degree program. |
| Internship required? | Yes. | No. |
| Cohort size: | 12-15 | 3-6 |
| Application deadline: | February 1 | December 1 |