Emergency Management Online Doctorates

Online emergency management Ph.D. programs typically encourage students to explore and improve upon existing theory and procedures established to bring a community through an emergency. Emergency management Ph.D. programs are available online.

What is an emergency management PhD program?

Online emergency management Ph.D. programs typically encourage students to explore and improve upon existing theory and procedures established to bring a community through an emergency.

How long does it take to get a PhD in emergency management?

Completing a PhD in emergency management may take 3 to 5 years. Many courses require students to complete about 60 credit hours, though this differs from one school to the next. Full time students may be able to take accelerated programs to shorten the length of the program.

Is a doctorate in emergency management worth it?

Though this is a personal decision, completing a PhD in emergency management may help some students gain leadership skills. It may also enable them to research topics of interest to help them improve the field with new innovations or a better understanding of the needs of emergency management.

Top States for Employment for Emergency Management Directors
State	Employment	Annual Mean Wage
California	940	$120,790
New York	630	$92,930
Texas	480	$70,870
Georgia	420	$65,510
Illinois	420	$73,080

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Top Salary Metro Areas in the United States: Emergency Management Directors
Metro Area	Annual Mean Salary	Employment
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA	$134,760	300
San Diego-Carlsbad, CA	$122,030	60
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$121,110	160
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$118,890	360
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA	$113,390	190