Top DNP Programs in Kentucky
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
8 schools in Kentucky 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 (8)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| Frontier Nursing University | Versailles, KY | Private nonprofit | MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-WHNP, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, Post-Master's-WHNP, DNP | ACEN |
| Murray State University | Murray, KY | Public | BSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP | CCNE |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE, ACEN |