PhD in Education - Higher Education in Ames United States | Iowa State University

Iowa State University boasts a longstanding commitment to developing experts and innovators in higher education. The School of Education provides a doctoral program focused on Higher Education studies. We strive to cultivate an academic environment that promotes collaborative exploration of research, scholarship, policies, and practices influencing postsecondary education globally. Through structured coursework and practical experiences, we foster comprehensive knowledge and meaningful involvement across diverse higher education settings. These include research universities, undergraduate and graduate colleges, two-year institutions, and specialized postsecondary organizations in both public and private sectors.