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Online PhD Programs

PhD in Nursing 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.

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Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

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6 programs

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

Programs (6)

Oakland University

Ph.D. in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses
  • Main Campus (Human Health Building) — Rochester, MI
  • Online coursework · Hybrid
  • BSN to Ph.D. 80 credits; MSN to Ph.D. 60 credits; DNP to Ph.D. 48 credits
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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The University of Texas at Tyler

PhD in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses
  • UT Tyler (Tyler campus) — Tyler, TX
  • Online coursework
  • BSN-PhD: four years of full-time study · 72 credit hours (BSN-PhD); 60 credit hours (MSN-PhD)
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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University of Central Florida

PhD in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses
  • Orlando, FL
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • 66 credit hours (post-master's); 75 credit hours (post-BSN)
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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University of Memphis

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses
  • Loewenberg College of Nursing, Memphis (main campus) — Memphis, TN
  • Hybrid · Online coursework · Full-time
  • Seven semesters (3.5 years), full-time · Minimum 80 credit hours beyond the BSN; 60 beyond the master's; 54 beyond the DNP
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Washington State University

PhD in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses
  • Spokane Campus — Spokane, WA
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • 7-9 semesters · 72-74 credits
  • $887.60 per credit · In-state+1 more
  • For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree; Other health professional (e.g. paramedic)

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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