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Digital Forensics PhD Programs

Digital evidence and forensic investigation: acquiring and analyzing data from computers, networks and mobile devices. Digital forensics is distinct from generic cybersecurity, which protects systems rather than examining evidence. Programs appear here only when official curriculum evidence supports the subject: a named concentration or track, or the degree's own required core — never a topic covered in one or two courses.

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North Carolina A & T State University logo

North Carolina A & T State University

Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice

Research doctoratePhDDedicated degreeCJ with forensic focusDoctor of Philosophy
Format: Campus
Location: Greensboro, NC
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: Duration not verified · 65 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Criminal Justice · Digital Forensics
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Sam Houston State University

Doctor of Philosophy in Digital and Cyber Forensic Science

Research doctoratePhDDedicated degreeDigital forensicsDoctor of Philosophy
Format: Campus
Location: Huntsville, TX
Attendance: Campus-based study
Duration: 4 + 1 years
Tuition: $9,488 per academic year · In-state — Full-time graduate, Texas resident (tuition and fees, fall 2026 and spring 2027 estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
Accreditation: Institution accredited: SACSCOC
Subjects: Digital Forensics
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