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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 4 of 16

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

Schools (312)

East Carolina University campus

East Carolina University

PublicUniversityGreenville, NC

The East Carolina University College of Nursing in Greenville, North Carolina offers a traditional BSN, an accelerated second-degree BSN, an online RN to BSN option, master's concentrations such as psychiatric-mental health NP and nurse-midwifery, a nurse anesthesia DNP and an online PhD in nursing.

7 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert-Public Health, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-CNS, Post-Master's-Leadership, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CRNA, BSN-DNP, PhD

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

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East Tennessee State University campus

East Tennessee State University

PublicUniversityJohnson City, TN

ETSU's College of Nursing in Johnson City, Tennessee offers prelicensure BSN tracks (traditional, continuous-enrolled accelerated, LPN to BSN), an online RN to BSN, MSN nurse practitioner and leadership concentrations, a DNP and a PhD in Nursing.

8 verified program profiles

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

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

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Eastern Kentucky University campus

Eastern Kentucky University

PublicUniversityRichmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University is a public university in Richmond, KY. It reported 232 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, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: ADN

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Eastern Mennonite University campus

Eastern Mennonite University

Private nonprofitUniversityHarrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University is a private nonprofit university in Harrisonburg, VA. It reported 83 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Eastern Michigan University campus

Eastern Michigan University

PublicUniversityYpsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University is a public university in Ypsilanti, MI. It reported 323 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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Edgewood College campus

Edgewood College

Private nonprofitUniversityMadison, WI

Edgewood College is a private nonprofit university in Madison, WI. It reported 165 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP-Leadership

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Emory University campus

Emory University

Private nonprofitUniversityAtlanta, GA

Emory's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing offers prelicensure BSN and Master of Nursing programs, MSN and DNP specialty tracks, and a PhD, with graduate programs delivered largely online with in-person intensives.

6 verified program profiles

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

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

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Fairfield University campus

Fairfield University

Private nonprofitUniversityFairfield, CT

Fairfield University is a private nonprofit university in Fairfield, CT. It reported 260 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus campus

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Private nonprofitUniversityTeaneck, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private nonprofit university in Teaneck, NJ. It reported 116 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-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

ACEN: MSN, DNP, BSN

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Felician University campus

Felician University

Private nonprofitUniversityLodi, NJ

Felician University is a private nonprofit university in Lodi, NJ. It reported 231 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Florida Atlantic University

PublicUniversityBoca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University is a public university in Boca Raton, FL. It reported 453 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Florida Gulf Coast University campus

Florida Gulf Coast University

PublicUniversityFort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public university in Fort Myers, FL. It reported 106 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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Florida International University campus

Florida International University

PublicUniversityMiami, FL

Florida International University is a public university in Miami, FL. It reported 446 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Florida Southern College campus

Florida Southern College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeLakeland, FL

Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Lakeland, FL. It reported 71 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Florida State University campus

Florida State University

PublicUniversityTallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a public university in Tallahassee, FL. It reported 233 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Fort Hays State University campus

Fort Hays State University

PublicUniversityHays, KS

Fort Hays State University is a public university in Hays, KS. It reported 157 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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Francis Marion University campus

Francis Marion University

PublicUniversityFlorence, SC

Francis Marion University is a public university in Florence, SC. It reported 85 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, DNP

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

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Frontier Nursing University

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionVersailles, KY

Frontier Nursing University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Versailles, KY. It reported 1,021 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-WHNP, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, Post-Master's-WHNP, DNP

ACEN: DNP, MSN

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Gannon University campus

Gannon University

Private nonprofitUniversityErie, PA

Gannon University is a private nonprofit university in Erie, PA. It reported 129 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CRNA, MSN-FNP, Grad Cert, DNP

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

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George Washington University campus

George Washington University

Private nonprofitUniversityWashington, DC

George Washington University is a private nonprofit university in Washington, DC. It reported 437 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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