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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 6 of 16

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

Schools (312)

Lourdes University campus

Lourdes University

Private nonprofitUniversitySylvania, OH

Lourdes University is a private nonprofit university in Sylvania, OH. It reported 60 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Loyola University New Orleans campus

Loyola University New Orleans

Private nonprofitUniversityNew Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans is a private nonprofit university in New Orleans, LA. It reported 69 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Madonna University campus

Madonna University

Private nonprofitUniversityLivonia, MI

Madonna University is a private nonprofit university in Livonia, MI. It reported 163 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Marquette University

Private nonprofitUniversityMilwaukee, WI

Marquette University is a private nonprofit university in Milwaukee, WI. It reported 442 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-CNM, Post-Master's-Leadership, DNP, PhD

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

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Marshall University campus

Marshall University

PublicUniversityHuntington, WV

Marshall University is a public university in Huntington, WV. It reported 309 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

ACEN: MSN, BSN, DNP

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Mary Baldwin University campus

Mary Baldwin University

Private nonprofitUniversityStaunton, VA

Mary Baldwin University is a private nonprofit university in Staunton, VA. It reported 13 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

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

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Marymount University campus

Marymount University

Private nonprofitUniversityArlington, VA

Marymount University is a private nonprofit university in Arlington, VA. It reported 142 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, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Maryville University of Saint Louis

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 918 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, DNP-FNP

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

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McNeese State University campus

McNeese State University

PublicUniversityLake Charles, LA

McNeese State University is a public university in Lake Charles, LA. It reported 200 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-PMHNP

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

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Messiah University campus

Messiah University

Private nonprofitUniversityMechanicsburg, PA

Messiah University is a private nonprofit university in Mechanicsburg, PA. It reported 55 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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Metropolitan State University campus

Metropolitan State University

PublicUniversitySaint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University is a public university in Saint Paul, MN. It reported 142 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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MGH Institute of Health Professions

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionBoston, MA

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Boston, MA. It reported 245 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-WHNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, Doctorate

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Miami Regional University

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionMiami Springs, FL

Miami Regional University's School of Nursing, established in 2012, offers associate and bachelor's nursing programs that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN, along with master's-level and post-master's certificate programs for licensed nurses. Most program pages are not available as static text, so only facts from the school's main nursing, academics, accreditation and home pages are recorded.

4 verified program profiles

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

ACEN: BSN, ADN, MSN, DNP (candidate)

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Michigan State University campus

Michigan State University

PublicUniversityEast Lansing, MI

Michigan State University is a public university in East Lansing, MI. It reported 286 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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Millersville University of Pennsylvania campus

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

PublicUniversityMillersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Millersville, PA. It reported 146 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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Millikin University

Private nonprofitUniversityDecatur, IL

Millikin University is a private nonprofit university in Decatur, IL. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP-FNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Minnesota State University-Mankato campus

Minnesota State University-Mankato

PublicUniversityMankato, MN

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public university in Mankato, MN. It reported 401 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNPACEN: MSN

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Misericordia University campus

Misericordia University

Private nonprofitUniversityDallas, PA

Misericordia University is a private nonprofit university in Dallas, PA. It reported 94 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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Mississippi University for Women campus

Mississippi University for Women

PublicUniversityColumbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women is a public university in Columbus, MS. It reported 379 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

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

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Missouri State University-Springfield

PublicUniversitySpringfield, MO

Missouri State University-Springfield is a public university in Springfield, MO. It reported 225 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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