Top DNP Programs in New Jersey
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
8 schools in New Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | ACEN |
| Felician University | Lodi, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, DNP | CCNE |
| Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | Mahwah, NJ | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | ACEN |
| Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Stockton University | Galloway, NJ | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Thomas Edison State University | Trenton, NJ | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP | CCNE |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Post-Master's, DNP | CCNE |