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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 11 of 16

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

Schools (312)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston campus

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

PublicSpecialized institutionHouston, TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a public specialized institution in Houston, TX. It reported 500 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

PublicUniversityEdinburg, TX

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public university in Edinburg, TX. It reported 262 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Thomas Edison State University campus

Thomas Edison State University

PublicUniversityTrenton, NJ

Thomas Edison State University is a public university in Trenton, NJ. It reported 158 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

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Thomas Jefferson University campus

Thomas Jefferson University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Jefferson College of Nursing offers prelicensure BSN (traditional and two accelerated paths), an online RN-to-BSN, MSN nurse practitioner tracks, a nurse anesthesia DNP and a PhD in nursing, on Center City, Dixon and Lehigh Valley campuses.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNM, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-CRNA, BSN-DNP, PhD

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

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Touro University Nevada

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionHenderson, NV

Touro University Nevada is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Henderson, NV. It reported 76 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

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

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Troy University campus

Troy University

PublicUniversityTroy, AL

Troy University is a public university in Troy, AL. It reported 302 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

ACEN: MSN, ADN, BSN, DNP

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United States University

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSan Diego, CA

United States University offers online nursing programs for registered nurses: an RN to BSN, MSN tracks in Family Nurse Practitioner, Health Care Leadership and Nurse Educator, and a post-master's DNP. Prelicensure nursing programs are not listed on the nursing pages.

5 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, Post-Master's-FNP, MSN-DNP

CCNE

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University at Buffalo

PublicUniversityBuffalo, NY

University at Buffalo is a public university in Buffalo, NY. It reported 234 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Akron Main Campus campus

University of Akron Main Campus

PublicUniversityAkron, OH

University of Akron Main Campus is a public university in Akron, OH. It reported 228 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP, PhD

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University of Alabama at Birmingham campus

University of Alabama at Birmingham

PublicUniversityBirmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in Birmingham, AL. It reported 1,053 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Alabama in Huntsville campus

University of Alabama in Huntsville

PublicUniversityHuntsville, AL

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public university in Huntsville, AL. It reported 297 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Arizona campus

University of Arizona

PublicUniversityTucson, AZ

University of Arizona is a public university in Tucson, AZ. It reported 477 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Arkansas campus

University of Arkansas

PublicUniversityFayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas is a public university in Fayetteville, AR. It reported 361 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP, MSN

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

PublicSpecialized institutionLittle Rock, AR

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public specialized institution in Little Rock, AR. It reported 175 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Central Arkansas campus

University of Central Arkansas

PublicUniversityConway, AR

University of Central Arkansas is a public university in Conway, AR. It reported 140 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, Post-Master's

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University of Central Florida campus

University of Central Florida

PublicUniversityOrlando, FL

The UCF College of Nursing offers BSN pathways on campus at Lake Nona (Orlando), Cocoa and Daytona Beach plus an online RN to BSN, and online or hybrid MSN, DNP and PhD programs.

10 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, Grad Cert, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus campus

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

PublicUniversityCincinnati, OH

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing offers a direct-admit BSN, an accelerated direct-entry MSN for non-nurses, an online RN to BSN, MSN and DNP specialties including nurse anesthesia, and a PhD in Nursing.

7 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-WHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD

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

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

PublicUniversityColorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs is a public university in Colorado Springs, CO. It reported 224 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus campus

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

PublicUniversityDenver, CO

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public university in Denver, CO. It reported 476 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP, PhD-Leadership

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University of Connecticut campus

University of Connecticut

PublicUniversityStorrs, CT

University of Connecticut is a public university in Storrs, CT. It reported 333 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

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

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