How long will it take me to finish a PhD program? What are the factors that could affect the time of completion?
Typically, you will hear that a PhD program, completed post-master’s, will require at minimum 3 years. Few people finish in 3 years, but many complete their PhD program within 4 years. This time projection assumes full-time participation in the doctoral program across those 4 years. For persons who combine a master’s degree and a PhD at the same institution, 5 years seems to be a typical length of time to completion. With the AuD degree being so new, it is currently unclear how long a PhD will take after the AuD or the length of time to complete a combined AuD/PhD (research degree). It is difficult to predict with certainty the length of any individual’s PhD program because completion of the program entails course work, a variety of research experiences, qualifying exams, and the dissertation. Different people take different lengths of time to successfully complete these experiences. Many factors influence an individual’s rate of progress through a PhD program. If you are a part-time d
