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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 8 of 16

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

Schools (312)

Oregon Health & Science University campus

Oregon Health & Science University

PublicSpecialized institutionPortland, OR

Oregon Health & Science University is a public specialized institution in Portland, OR. It reported 428 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Otterbein University campus

Otterbein University

Private nonprofitUniversityWesterville, OH

Otterbein University is a private nonprofit university in Westerville, OH. It reported 94 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN

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Pace University campus

Pace University

Private nonprofitUniversityNew York, NY

Pace University is a private nonprofit university in New York, NY. It reported 425 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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Pacific Lutheran University campus

Pacific Lutheran University

Private nonprofitUniversityTacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit university in Tacoma, WA. It reported 180 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, DNP

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

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Palm Beach Atlantic University campus

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Private nonprofitUniversityWest Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit university in West Palm Beach, FL. It reported 90 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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Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

PublicUniversityUniversity Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a public university in University Park, PA. It reported 89 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-Leadership, DNP

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Pennsylvania Western University

PublicUniversityCalifornia, PA

Pennsylvania Western University is a public university in California, PA. It reported 286 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP-Leadership

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

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Pittsburg State University

PublicUniversityPittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University is a public university in Pittsburg, KS. It reported 118 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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Point Loma Nazarene University

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University is a private nonprofit university in San Diego, CA. It reported 121 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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Post University campus

Post University

Private for-profitUniversityWaterbury, CT

Post University is a private for-profit university in Waterbury, CT. It reported 585 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, DNP, DNP-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: DNP

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Purdue University Global

PublicUniversityWest Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global is a public university in West Lafayette, IN. It reported 1,160 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Purdue University-Main Campus campus

Purdue University-Main Campus

PublicUniversityWest Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus is a public university in West Lafayette, IN. It reported 223 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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Quinnipiac University campus

Quinnipiac University

Private nonprofitUniversityHamden, CT

Quinnipiac University is a private nonprofit university in Hamden, CT. It reported 381 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

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Radford University campus

Radford University

PublicUniversityRadford, VA

Radford University is a public university in Radford, VA. It reported 317 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Ramapo College of New Jersey campus

Ramapo College of New Jersey

PublicFour-year collegeMahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey is a public four-year college in Mahwah, NJ. It reported 147 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Rasmussen University-Minnesota

Private for-profitUniversitySt. Cloud, MN

Rasmussen University-Minnesota is a private for-profit university in St. Cloud, MN. It reported 563 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP

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

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Regis University campus

Regis University

Private nonprofitUniversityDenver, CO

Regis University is a private nonprofit university in Denver, CO. It reported 345 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Rhode Island College campus

Rhode Island College

PublicFour-year collegeProvidence, RI

Rhode Island College is a public four-year college in Providence, RI. It reported 171 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Robert Morris University

Private nonprofitUniversityMoon Township, PA

Robert Morris University is a private nonprofit university in Moon Township, PA. It reported 114 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-CNS

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

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Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionProvo, UT

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a private for-profit specialized institution in Provo, UT. It reported 81 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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