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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 5 of 16

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

Schools (312)

Georgia College & State University campus

Georgia College & State University

PublicUniversityMilledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University is a public university in Milledgeville, GA. It reported 203 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Gonzaga University campus

Gonzaga University

Private nonprofitUniversitySpokane, WA

Gonzaga University is a private nonprofit university in Spokane, WA. It reported 274 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Grand Valley State University campus

Grand Valley State University

PublicUniversityAllendale, MI

Grand Valley State University is a public university in Allendale, MI. It reported 273 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, Post-Master's, DNP

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Hawaii Pacific University campus

Hawaii Pacific University

Private nonprofitUniversityHonolulu, HI

Hawaii Pacific University is a private nonprofit university in Honolulu, HI. It reported 171 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Holy Family University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Holy Family University is a private nonprofit university in Philadelphia, PA. It reported 372 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP

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

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Idaho State University

PublicUniversityPocatello, ID

Idaho State University is a public university in Pocatello, ID. It reported 217 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

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

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Illinois State University campus

Illinois State University

PublicUniversityNormal, IL

Illinois State University is a public university in Normal, IL. It reported 341 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-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

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

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Indiana State University campus

Indiana State University

PublicUniversityTerre Haute, IN

Indiana State University is a public university in Terre Haute, IN. It reported 217 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

ACEN: DNP, BSN, MSN

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Indiana University-Indianapolis campus

Indiana University-Indianapolis

PublicUniversityIndianapolis, IN

Indiana University-Indianapolis is a public university in Indianapolis, IN. It reported 732 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Private nonprofitUniversityMarion, IN

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global is a private nonprofit university in Marion, IN. It reported 360 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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Jacksonville State University campus

Jacksonville State University

PublicUniversityJacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University is a public university in Jacksonville, AL. It reported 286 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Public Health, Grad Cert-Public Health, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Jacksonville University campus

Jacksonville University

Private nonprofitUniversityJacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University is a private nonprofit university in Jacksonville, FL. It reported 449 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP

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

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Johns Hopkins University campus

Johns Hopkins University

Private nonprofitUniversityBaltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University is a private nonprofit university in Baltimore, MD. It reported 547 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Private nonprofitUniversityFort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University's College of Nursing lists associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral nursing programs. Programs listed here are those the university states are available at the Fort Lauderdale campus or fully online.

8 verified program profiles

ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, MSN-WHNP, DNP-FNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: MSN, DNPACEN

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Kent State University at Kent campus

Kent State University at Kent

PublicUniversityKent, OH

Kent State's College of Nursing offers in-person BSN programs (traditional, accelerated second degree, LPN and allied health bridge) on the Kent campus and regional campuses, an online RN to BSN, and MSN, DNP and PhD programs delivered mostly or fully online.

8 verified program profiles

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

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

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King University campus

King University

Private nonprofitUniversityBristol, TN

King University is a private nonprofit university in Bristol, TN. It reported 113 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-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

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

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La Salle University campus

La Salle University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit university in Philadelphia, PA. It reported 262 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Le Moyne College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeSyracuse, NY

Le Moyne College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Syracuse, NY. It reported 128 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP-FNP

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

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Lee University campus

Lee University

Private nonprofitUniversityCleveland, TN

Lee University is a private nonprofit university in Cleveland, TN. It reported 58 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

PublicSpecialized institutionNew Orleans, LA

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans is a public specialized institution in New Orleans, LA. It reported 314 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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