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Online DNP Programs

DNP Programs whose coursework the school describes as online. Online coursework rarely means fully remote: clinical hours, labs or campus visits are usually in person, and a program based in one state may not enroll residents of every other state.

Each card shows the clinical and state-eligibility details we verified. All dnp programs

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

31 programs · page 1 of 2

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Programs (31)

Aspen University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • Aspen University (administrative address, online programs) — Phoenix, AZ
  • Online coursework
  • minimum of two years · 42 credits
  • $740 per credit · All students
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Azusa Pacific University

BSN to DNP

DNPBSN-to-DNPFNPAGPCNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • Azusa (Main Campus) — Azusa, CA · Inland Empire — CA · Monrovia — CA · San Diego — CA · Online — CA
  • Online coursework · On-campus · Part-time
  • 67-71 program units
  • $1,160 per credit · All students+1 more
  • For: RN with a BSN

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Drexel University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • Drexel University Health Sciences Building — Philadelphia, PA
  • Online coursework
  • $1,182 per credit · Online students · 2026-2027
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: length, upcoming deadline

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Emory University

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPAGACNPFNPPNP-PCPMHNPWHNPFor licensed nurses
  • Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • $50,640 per year · All students · 2026-2027
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
  • Next deadline: December 1, 2026 (Fall 2027)

Not yet verified: length

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Nursing Practice, DNP

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • Fort Lauderdale Campus — Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • 18 – 24 months (estimate) · 36 credit hours
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Simmons University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Online

DNPBSN-to-DNPMSN-to-DNPFNPPMHNPLeadershipFor licensed nurses
  • Boston campus (The Fenway) — Boston, MA
  • Online coursework · Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
  • 43 credits
  • $1,288 per credit · All students · Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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The University of Texas at Tyler

Doctor of Nursing Practice

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • UT Tyler (Tyler campus) — Tyler, TX
  • Online coursework · Part-time
  • Part-time students can complete the program in three years · 39 credit hours plus a scholarly project
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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