Wes Ricketts
Wes Ricketts has created in-depth content on master’s and doctoral-level education for nearly 20 years. Wes founded PhDs.me in 2021 to help future graduate students better understand the value and the process of earning an advanced degree. He holds a master’s degree in history from Western Washington University, where he also led workshops focused on historical research and longform writing skills. Wes teams with doctorate holders from across the country to ensure PhDs.me delivers quality content from people with first-hand experience.
Latest Articles
Online PhD Programs for Working Professionals: Find Top Schools
If you want to pursue a doctorate while maintaining your career, it’s important to find a program ready to support you. Fortunately, working professionals across the country have access to standout online and hybrid PhD and doctorate programs.
Financial Aid for Doctoral Students: Lower the Cost of Your PhD
Don’t let finances stand in the way of earning your doctorate. Learn how to fund your PhD or doctoral degree with scholarships, grants, fellowships, and loan options designed for advanced students.
Best PhD and Doctoral Programs in Washington State: Online & Campus
Washington State is home to some of the most respected doctoral programs in the country, offering a mix of research-intensive PhDs and professional doctorates across public and private universities.
Best PhD and Doctoral Programs in Arizona: Online & Campus
Arizona offers a wide range of doctoral programs designed to help students advance their education and career goals — both online and on campus.
Best PhD Programs in North Carolina - Online & Campus
North Carolina offers some of the nation’s most accessible and affordable doctoral programs, with options ranging from research-focused PhDs to applied professional doctorates.
