Top DNP Programs in Connecticut
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
6 schools in Connecticut 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 (6)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNM, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA | CCNE |
| Post University | Waterbury, CT | Private for-profit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership | CCNE, ACEN |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP | CCNE |
| Sacred Heart University | Fairfield, CT | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, DNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Saint Joseph | West Hartford, CT | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |