PhD in Nursing
Research doctorates in nursing science.
Schools are listed when they reported PhD-level nursing awards to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) or when we verified a PhD 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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (172)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Public | 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, COA, ACME |
| East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, TN | Public | 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 |
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Private nonprofit | 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 |
| Endicott College | Beverly, MA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD | CCNE, ACEN |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Franklin University | Columbus, OH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, PhD | CCNE |
| Gardner-Webb University | Boiling Springs, NC | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-FNP, PhD-PMHNP | ACEN |
| George Mason University | Fairfax, VA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Private nonprofit | 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 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, PhD, PhD-CRNA | CCNE |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE, ACEN |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Private for-profit | BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | Private nonprofit | BSN, PhD | CCNE |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY | Private nonprofit | MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-FNP, PhD-PMHNP | CCNE |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE, ACEN |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Indiana, PA | Public | BSN, MSN, PhD | CCNE |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNS, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | Public | BSN, MSN, PhD | CCNE |