"Working Man's Ph.D." is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Aaron Tippin. It was released in June 1993 as the lead-off single from his album Call of the Wild. It peaked at number 7 in the United States, and number 6 in Canada. It was written by Tippin, Philip Douglas, and Bobby Boyd. Content The song describes the life of a working man with some Pride, Honor, and Dignity. Music video The music video was directed by Jon Small. Chart positions "Working Man's Ph.D." debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of June 26, 1993. Year-end charts References 1993 songs 1993 singles Aaron Tippin songs Songs written by Aaron Tippin Song recordings produced by Scott Hendricks RCA Records singles Songs written by Bobby Boyd (songwriter) Songs about labor