Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
PhDFor licensed nurses
- Augusta University — Augusta, GA
- Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
- For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
Not yet verified: tuition, length, upcoming deadline
PhD in Nursing
Research doctorates in nursing science.
Schools are listed when they reported PhD-level nursing awards to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) or when we verified a PhD program on their own website.
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Verified program profiles (20)
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PhD in Nursing
PhDFor licensed nurses
- Duke University School of Nursing — Durham, NC
- For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
- Next deadline: November 19, 2026
Not yet verified: tuition, length
PhD in Nursing
PhDFor licensed nurses
- Health Sciences Campus (Greenville) — Greenville, NC
- Online coursework
Not yet verified: tuition, length, upcoming deadline
East Tennessee State University
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
PhDFor licensed nurses
- ETSU main campus, College of Nursing (Roy S. Nicks Hall) — Johnson City, TN
- Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
- 60 total credits
- For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
PhDFor licensed nurses
- Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing — Atlanta, GA
- On-campus · Full-time
- For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
- Next deadline: November 1, 2026
Not yet verified: tuition, length
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.)
PhDFor licensed nurses
- Kent Campus — Kent, OH
- Hybrid · Full-time · Part-time
- 90 credit hours (post-baccalaureate) or 73 credit hours (post-master's)
- For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree
Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline
Schools (172)
Adelphi University
Private nonprofitUniversityGarden City, NY
Adelphi University is a private nonprofit university in Garden City, NY. It reported 380 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSN
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No program at this school has a verified profile yet, so there is nothing to compare like-for-like. See the school's reported nursing awards.
Ana G. Mendez University
Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionOrlando, FL
Ana G. Mendez University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Orlando, FL. It reported 156 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: MSN, DNP, ADN
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion
PublicUniversityTempe, AZ
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public university in Tempe, AZ. It reported 626 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
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Aspen University
Private for-profitSpecialized institutionPhoenix, AZ
Aspen University offers online nursing programs for registered nurses at the bachelor's (RN to BSN), master's (MSN and RN to MSN) and doctoral (DNP) levels. The nursing page lists the programs and states CCNE accreditation for the baccalaureate, master's and DNP programs.
4 verified program profiles
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP
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Augusta University
PublicUniversityAugusta, GA
Augusta University College of Nursing offers a prelicensure BSN, an entry-level Clinical Nurse Leader MSN, hybrid DNP concentrations and a PhD in Nursing.
5 verified program profiles
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
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Azusa Pacific University
Private nonprofitUniversityAzusa, CA
Azusa Pacific University's School of Nursing offers prelicensure BSN routes (traditional and upper-division transfer, including LVN to BSN), an online RN to BSN, an entry-level master's, MSN nurse practitioner specialties and a BSN to DNP pathway. Programs are delivered at the Azusa main campus and at regional locations including Inland Empire, Monrovia, San Diego and High Desert.
7 verified program profiles
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
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Barry University
Private nonprofitUniversityMiami, FL
Barry University is a private nonprofit university in Miami, FL. It reported 229 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's, MSN
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Baylor College of Medicine
Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionHouston, TX
Baylor College of Medicine is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Houston, TX. It reported 27 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
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Binghamton University
PublicUniversityVestal, NY
Binghamton University is a public university in Vestal, NY. It reported 237 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP
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Boston College
Private nonprofitUniversityChestnut Hill, MA
Boston College is a private nonprofit university in Chestnut Hill, MA. It reported 240 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP
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Bryan College of Health Sciences
Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionLincoln, NE
Bryan College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Lincoln, NE. It reported 105 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
ACEN: MSN, BSN
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California Baptist University
Private nonprofitUniversityRiverside, CA
California Baptist University is a private nonprofit university in Riverside, CA. It reported 229 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: MSN, BSN, DNP, Post-Master's
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Capella University
Private for-profitUniversityMinneapolis, MN
Capella University is a private for-profit university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 8,953 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
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Case Western Reserve University
Private nonprofitUniversityCleveland, OH
Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit university in Cleveland, OH. It reported 194 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's
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Central Connecticut State University
PublicUniversityNew Britain, CT
Central Connecticut State University is a public university in New Britain, CT. It reported 100 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN
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Columbia University in the City of New York
Private nonprofitUniversityNew York, NY
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private nonprofit university in New York, NY. It reported 520 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
PublicUniversityNew York, NY
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a public university in New York, NY. It reported 152 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
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CUNY Lehman College
PublicFour-year collegeBronx, NY
CUNY Lehman College is a public four-year college in Bronx, NY. It reported 191 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
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Duke University
Private nonprofitUniversityDurham, NC
Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, North Carolina offers a prelicensure Master of Nursing for non-nurses, MSN nurse practitioner majors delivered mostly at a distance, DNP programs including nurse anesthesia, and a funded PhD in nursing.
5 verified program profiles
CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNPCOA
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Duquesne University
Private nonprofitUniversityPittsburgh, PA
Duquesne University is a private nonprofit university in Pittsburgh, PA. It reported 332 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.
Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)
CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's
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