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DNP Programs

Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.

Schools are listed when they reported DNP-level nursing awards to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) or when we verified a DNP 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.

312 schools · 68 verified program profiles · page 1 of 16

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

Verified program profiles (68)

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Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

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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Schools (312)

Abilene Christian University

Private nonprofitUniversityAbilene, TX

Abilene Christian University is a private nonprofit university in Abilene, TX. It reported 95 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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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)

BSN, MSN, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSN

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Alcorn State University campus

Alcorn State University

PublicUniversityAlcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University is a public university in Alcorn State, MS. It reported 86 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP

ACEN: MSN, DNP, BSN, ADN

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Allen College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionWaterloo, IA

Allen College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Waterloo, IA. It reported 155 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Alvernia University

Private nonprofitUniversityReading, PA

Alvernia University is a private nonprofit university in Reading, PA. It reported 73 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Alverno College campus

Alverno College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMilwaukee, WI

Alverno College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 227 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Anderson University campus

Anderson University

Private nonprofitUniversityAnderson, SC

Anderson University is a private nonprofit university in Anderson, SC. It reported 124 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

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Andrews University campus

Andrews University

Private nonprofitUniversityBerrien Springs, MI

Andrews University is a private nonprofit university in Berrien Springs, MI. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP

ACEN: BSN, DNP

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Arkansas State University campus

Arkansas State University

PublicUniversityJonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University is a public university in Jonesboro, AR. It reported 492 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

ACEN: DNP, BSN, ADN, MSN

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Ashland University campus

Ashland University

Private nonprofitUniversityAshland, OH

Ashland University is a private nonprofit university in Ashland, OH. It reported 109 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Grad Cert, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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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

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Informatics, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, MSN-Public Health, RN-MSN, MSN-DNP, PhD-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Auburn University campus

Auburn University

PublicUniversityAuburn, AL

Auburn University is a public university in Auburn, AL. It reported 268 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Auburn University at Montgomery campus

Auburn University at Montgomery

PublicUniversityMontgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery is a public university in Montgomery, AL. It reported 92 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSN

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Augsburg University campus

Augsburg University

Private nonprofitUniversityMinneapolis, MN

Augsburg University is a private nonprofit university in Minneapolis, MN. It reported 51 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Augusta University campus

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

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, Direct-Entry MSN, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, PhD

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

BSN, LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-AGPCNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-PNP-PC, Direct-Entry MSN, DNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, BSN-DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Baptist Health Sciences University

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionMemphis, TN

Baptist Health Sciences University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Memphis, TN. It reported 98 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing campus

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionSaint Louis, MO

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 267 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

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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)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, DNP, PhD-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's, MSN

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Bay Path University campus

Bay Path University

Private nonprofitUniversityLongmeadow, MA

Bay Path University is a private nonprofit university in Longmeadow, MA. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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