How long does it take to get a Ph.D degree?

Answer 1

It took me 4 years to complete my PhD, but I was lucky. I really had no hang-ups in my research. There were people in my program who had been there 6 years with no results.

Receiving the doctorate is dependent upon how hard you want to work for it and unfortunately, in some cases, pure luck with experimental success.

Answer 2

A PhD program requires from 3-7 years to complete. Unless you are going to teach criminal law/justice in a college or university you don't need to spend the time getting a PhD. You can get by just fine with a 2-4 years of college. A PhD is harder than you think it is and it requires so much focus that there isn't time for much else ( take my word for it).

Answer 3

This is for the US; other countries do things a little differently.

Post high school, you will first have to have a Bachelor's degree ... this normally takes four years ... and then go on to graduate school.

It's theoretically possible to complete the actual required coursework for a PhD in about 1-2 years, after which students focus almost exclusively on research and writing their dissertation (students who aren't taking a full-time load of formal classes register for enough "research" credits to make up the difference. It's also typical for there to be a required Seminar course each semester, which for the most part consists of going to a one hour lecture once a week and trying to stay awake... the lectures are given by visiting professors and by the older graduate students; students are usually expected to give at least one seminar during their tenure at the school). Most PhD programs expect that the typical student will take 3-5 years after being admitted to the program to obtain the degree.

So, all told, that's around 8 years after graduation from high school, and 10 wouldn't be out of the question.

Answer 4

The PhD or EdD would take approximately four years to complete post bachelor's degree. The length of time it will take largely depends on how long it takes to complete and defend your dissertation (original research topic) which comes after the class contact time.

Answer 5

Since Criminal Justice is a Major it depends on the institution, on your work ethic and also on what degree. It depends on the institution because larger colleges have more option for when to take classes so if you can't take a class in a certain semester larger institutions offer more of that specific class so it is easier to graduate on time. Your work ethic because the more you work the faster it can be done usually. Associates degrees are usually two years, Bachelor Degrees are four years and Masters are usually 6 years. Go to colleges and find the adviser for Criminal Justice students and they will be able to help you out more.

Answer 6

The PhD can take approximately eight years beyond high school completion.

Answer 7

My teacher said I wasn't gonna get anywhere in life. I am a millionaire now. I have my own business, a mansion, exotic cars, and a beautiful wife.