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Top DNP Programs in Rhode Island

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

2 schools in Rhode Island 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

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2 schools

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Schools (2)

Rhode Island College campus

Rhode Island College

PublicFour-year collegeProvidence, RI

Rhode Island College is a public four-year college in Providence, RI. It reported 171 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CRNA, MSN-Public Health, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-Leadership, DNP-Leadership

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

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University of Rhode Island

PublicUniversityKingston, RI

University of Rhode Island is a public university in Kingston, RI. It reported 300 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

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

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