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Top DNP Programs in Arizona

Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.

4 schools in Arizona reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile; 2 programs have a verified profile. DNP Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / official school websites

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4 schools · 2 verified program profiles

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

Verified program profiles (2)

Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

Aspen University

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

DNPMSN-to-DNPFor licensed nurses
  • Aspen University (administrative address, online programs) — Phoenix, AZ
  • Online coursework
  • minimum of two years · 42 credits
  • $740 per credit · All students
  • For: Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Schools (4)

Aspen University

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionPhoenix, AZ

Aspen University offers online nursing programs for registered nurses at the bachelor's (RN to BSN), master's (MSN and RN to MSN) and doctoral (DNP) levels. The nursing page lists the programs and states CCNE accreditation for the baccalaureate, master's and DNP programs.

4 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Informatics, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, MSN-Public Health, RN-MSN, MSN-DNP, PhD-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Northern Arizona University campus

Northern Arizona University

PublicUniversityFlagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University is a public university in Flagstaff, AZ. It reported 456 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-FNP, DNP

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

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University of Arizona campus

University of Arizona

PublicUniversityTucson, AZ

University of Arizona is a public university in Tucson, AZ. It reported 477 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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University of Phoenix-Arizona

Private for-profitUniversityPhoenix, AZ

University of Phoenix offers online nursing programs for registered nurses: RN to BSN (standard and competency-based), MSN nurse practitioner and other MSN tracks, and a DNP. The MSN nurse practitioner programs combine online coursework with a five-day residency in Phoenix and in-person clinical hours.

4 verified program profiles

BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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