Top DNP Programs in Alabama
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
9 schools in Alabama reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile. DNP Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (9)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP | CCNE |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Montgomery, AL | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-Public Health, Grad Cert-Public Health, DNP | CCNE |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA | CCNE |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Troy University | Troy, AL | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP | ACEN |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-Leadership, DNP | CCNE |