You might get the idea that obtaining a doctorate through distance learning PhD programs is not as tangible as going to a brick-and-mortar college and sitting in a classroom for your instruction. If you wish to get a degree on your own time and not on a more strictly rigid class schedule, then distance learning PhD programs are right for you. Don’t worry – the experience you have at an online campus can be just as rewarding as a regular university. You can still meet peers who can become good friends, your educational experience can be just as thorough, and the right type of distance learning can provide the opportunity to get special, individual/small-group consultation a large university classroom might not offer.