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Online Doctoral Programs in Nursing & Healthcare

Online degrees mapped to nursing & healthcare from the program's official description. A program appears here only when its own page supports the subject.

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Programs in this field often lead to a state license. Institutional accreditation does not establish licensure eligibility — each profile links the university's own state-by-state disclosure where one is published.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fort Hays State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN to DNP)

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Hays, KSUniversity 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. · Mixed (live + self-paced)
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: Duration not verified · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $485.98 per credit · All online students — FHSU Online DNP · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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George Washington University

Doctor of Nursing Practice in the Field of Executive Leadership

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing Leadership · Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Washington, DCUniversity 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 · 43 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Grand Canyon University

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Organizational Leadership

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice in Organizational Leadership
Subject: Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Phoenix, AZUniversity 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 · 33 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $760 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Hawaii Pacific University

Online MSN to DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Honolulu, HIUniversity 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. · Asynchronous
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: As few as 20 months (Minimum completion time) · 30 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $1,156 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: December 18, 2026 · Spring 1 2027
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Johns Hopkins University

Doctor of Nursing Practice: Post Master's Track

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Baltimore, MDUniversity 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; practical placement required
Duration: six semesters · 40 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $2,119 per credit · All online students — Part Time DNP Post Masters & MBA (per credit hour) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Michigan State University

Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, BSN-DNP

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: East Lansing, MIUniversity 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: 3 years minimum duration · 70 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $934.25 per credit · In-state
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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New Mexico State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nurse Practitioner · Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: Las Cruces, NMUniversity 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 for MSN-to-DNP or 3 years for BSN-to-DNP
Tuition: Tuition: $444.40 per credit · All online students — NMSU Global Campus graduate per credit hour (base tuition)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Ohio University

Online Doctor of Athletic Training Degree

Professional doctorateDATDoctor of Athletic Training
Subject: Health Sciences
Administering location: Athens, OHUniversity 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: as few as 4 semesters · 42 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $571 per credit · In-state — Ohio resident
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Old Dominion University

Health Sciences Doctorate Online

Professional doctorateDHScDoctor of Health Sciences
Subject: Health Sciences · Healthcare Administration
Administering location: Norfolk, VAUniversity 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: Designed to be completed in three years · 42 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $672 per credit · In-state — Virginia residents · Fall 2026
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Purdue University Global

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: West Lafayette, 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.
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: 1.5 years average completion (full-time schedule) · 50 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $700 per credit · All online students
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Regis University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Administering location: Denver, COUniversity 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: No mandatory campus visits; practical placement required
Duration: two-year (six-semester) or three-year (nine-semester) plan of study · 28 credits
Tuition: Tuition: $1,108 per credit · All online students · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Temple University

Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (Transitional Program)

Professional doctorateOTDDoctor of Occupational Therapy
Subject: Occupational Therapy
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. · Synchronous (live sessions)
In-person requirements: In-person requirements not verified
Duration: up to three years · 21 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Texas A&M University

Doctor of Nursing Practice – Leadership (Online)

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice
Subject: Nursing Leadership · Nursing (BSN, MSN)
Administering location: College Station, TXUniversity 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. · Asynchronous · Part-time
In-person requirements: Practical placement required
Duration: seven semesters · 38 credits
Tuition: Tuition not verified
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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