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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 12 of 16

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

Schools (312)

University of Delaware campus

University of Delaware

PublicUniversityNewark, DE

University of Delaware is a public university in Newark, DE. It reported 173 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 Detroit Mercy campus

University of Detroit Mercy

Private nonprofitUniversityDetroit, MI

University of Detroit Mercy is a private nonprofit university in Detroit, MI. It reported 241 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Florida campus

University of Florida

PublicUniversityGainesville, FL

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

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Hawaii at Hilo

PublicUniversityHilo, HI

University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public university in Hilo, HI. It reported 44 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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University of Hawaii at Manoa campus

University of Hawaii at Manoa

PublicUniversityHonolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public university in Honolulu, HI. It reported 182 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

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University of Illinois Chicago campus

University of Illinois Chicago

PublicUniversityChicago, IL

The UIC College of Nursing offers BSN, graduate-entry MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs, with programs delivered at its Chicago campus and four regional campuses (Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, Urbana). Its baccalaureate, master's, DNP and post-graduate APRN certificate programs are CCNE-accredited.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, Direct-Entry MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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University of Indianapolis campus

University of Indianapolis

Private nonprofitUniversityIndianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis is a private nonprofit university in Indianapolis, IN. It reported 143 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Kansas campus

University of Kansas

PublicUniversityLawrence, KS

University of Kansas is a public university in Lawrence, KS. It reported 279 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Kentucky campus

University of Kentucky

PublicUniversityLexington, KY

University of Kentucky is a public university in Lexington, KY. It reported 396 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

PublicUniversityLafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public university in Lafayette, LA. It reported 314 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

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

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University of Louisville campus

University of Louisville

PublicUniversityLouisville, KY

University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, KY. It reported 363 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Mary campus

University of Mary

Private nonprofitUniversityBismarck, ND

University of Mary is a private nonprofit university in Bismarck, ND. It reported 135 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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University of Maryland, Baltimore campus

University of Maryland, Baltimore

PublicSpecialized institutionBaltimore, MD

University of Maryland, Baltimore is a public specialized institution in Baltimore, MD. It reported 765 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 Massachusetts Chan Medical School campus

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

PublicSpecialized institutionWorcester, MA

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is a public specialized institution in Worcester, MA. It reported 124 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

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University of Massachusetts Global

PublicUniversityAliso Viejo, CA

University of Massachusetts Global is a public university in Aliso Viejo, CA. It reported 147 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

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst campus

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

PublicUniversityAmherst, MA

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public university in Amherst, MA. It reported 177 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, PhD

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

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University of Massachusetts-Boston campus

University of Massachusetts-Boston

PublicUniversityBoston, MA

The Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at UMass Boston offers a traditional BSN, an accelerated BSN, an RN-BS, an online MS with nurse practitioner tracks, a DNP and a Nursing PhD.

8 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-AGPCNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, DNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth campus

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

PublicUniversityNorth Dartmouth, MA

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a public university in North Dartmouth, MA. It reported 182 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell campus

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

PublicUniversityLowell, MA

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public university in Lowell, MA. It reported 135 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

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University of Miami campus

University of Miami

Private nonprofitUniversityCoral Gables, FL

University of Miami is a private nonprofit university in Coral Gables, FL. It reported 435 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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