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Online doctorates from accredited US institutions — research doctorates such as the PhD and professional doctorates such as the EdD, DNP and DBA. Many include required residencies or a dissertation defense; each profile shows what is published.

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American Public University System

Doctor of Global Security (DGS)

Professional doctorateDGSDoctor of Global Security
Subject: International Relations · Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 3 1/2 years plus dissertation; maximum 7 years · 58 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $863 per credit · Doctoral program cost per credit
Next deadline: April 1, 2027 · September 2027
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American Public University System

Doctor of Strategic Intelligence (DSI)

Professional doctorateDSIDoctor of Strategic Intelligence
Subject: Homeland Security & Emergency Management · International Relations
Administering location: Charles Town, WVUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Mixed (live + self-paced) · Full-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 3 1/2 years plus dissertation; maximum 7 years · 58 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $863 per credit · Doctoral program cost per credit
Next deadline: April 1, 2027 · September 2027
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Arizona State University

Online Doctor of Behavioral Health – Management

Professional doctorateDBHDoctor of Behavioral Health
Subject: Healthcare Administration
Administering location: Scottsdale, AZUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 60 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Arkansas State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice - General

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Jonesboro, ARUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: as few as 14 months · 36 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $560 per credit · All online students — U.S. residents
Next deadline: December 7, 2026 · Spring 1 2027
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Arkansas State University

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Professional doctorateEdDDoctorate of Education in Educational Leadership
Subject: Educational Leadership & Administration
Administering location: Jonesboro, ARUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: as few as 40 months · 51 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $487 per credit · All online students — U.S. residents
Next deadline: December 28, 2026 · Spring 1 2027
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Auburn University

PhD in Nursing

PhDPhDDoctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Auburn, ALUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location.
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: nine semesters (full-time)
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Ball State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nurse Practitioner · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Muncie, INUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student. · Part-time, Full-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified
Tuition: Tuition: $464 per credit · In-state — Indiana resident, online graduate · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Bellevue University

Business Administration (DBA)

Professional doctorateDBADoctor of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA)
Administering location: Bellevue, NEUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: No mandatory campus visits
Duration: approximately three years (completing all courses sequentially and in good standing in the cohort) · 55 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $825 per credit · All online students — Online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Bellevue University

Human Capital Management (PhD)

PhDPhDDoctor of Philosophy in Human Capital Management
Subject: Human Resources · Organizational Leadership
Administering location: Bellevue, NEUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 51 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $825 per credit · All online students — Online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Boise State University

BS-DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nurse Practitioner · Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Boise, IDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Campus visits required; practical placement required
Duration: as few as 3 years full-time (Full-time study)
Tuition: Tuition: $820 – $895 per credit · All online students — Tuition and distance education fees
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Boise State University

Doctor of Education in Educational Technology

Professional doctorateEdDDoctor of Education in Educational Technology
Subject: Instructional Design & Technology
Administering location: Boise, IDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: No mandatory campus visits
Duration: Duration not verified · 60 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $478 per credit · All online students — 500-level courses
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

DNP - Doctor of Nursing Practice

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Minneapolis, MNUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 52 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $850 per credit · All online students — GuidedPath
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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City University of Seattle

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Professional doctorateDBADoctor of Business Administration
Subject: Business Administration (incl. MBA) · Management
Administering location: Seattle, WAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: as little as 3 years · 91 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $810 per credit · All online students — School of Business & Management, doctoral · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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City University of Seattle

Doctor of Education in Leadership

Professional doctorateEdDDoctor of Education in Leadership
Subject: Organizational Leadership · Higher Education Administration
Administering location: Seattle, WAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: Duration not verified · 91 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $810 per credit · All online students — School of Education & Leadership, doctoral · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Concordia University Wisconsin

Doctor of Education in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI)

Professional doctorateEdDDoctor of Education in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Subject: Educational Leadership & Administration · Organizational Leadership
Administering location: Mequon, WIUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: Designed as a 3-year doctoral journey · 50 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $900 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Concordia University Wisconsin

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement (LICI)

PhDPhDDoctor of Philosophy in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Subject: Organizational Leadership · Educational Leadership & Administration
Administering location: Mequon, WIUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: Designed as a 3-year doctoral journey · 60 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $900 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Dakota State University

Cyber Defense, Ph.D.

PhDPhDDoctor of Philosophy in Cyber Defense
Subject: Cybersecurity
Administering location: Madison, SDUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: three years, or a part-time path of up to seven years · 72 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $548.75 per credit · All online students — Online PhD, per credit hour · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Drexel University

Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Philadelphia, PAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 2 years (average duration) · 45 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $828 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: July 1, 2027
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Drexel University

Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management (EdD)

Professional doctorateEdDDoctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management
Subject: Educational Leadership & Administration · Higher Education Administration
Administering location: Philadelphia, PAUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program. · Part-time
In-person requirements: No mandatory campus visits
Duration: three or five years on a part-time basis (part-time; five-year plan is one course per term) · 59.5 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $1,525 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: October 27, 2026 · Spring 2027
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East Carolina University

PhD in Nursing

PhDPhDDoctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Greenville, NCUniversity location, not a residency requirement
Online format: Online coursework + campus visitsCoursework is online, with required visits, residencies or immersions on campus or at another set location. · Full-time, Part-time
In-person requirements: Campus visits required
Duration: Duration not verified · 54 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $277.06 per credit · In-state — Distance Education Graduate Resident · Fall 2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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