Top DNP Programs in Virginia
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
5 schools in Virginia 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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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (5)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg, VA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert, DNP | CCNE |
| Mary Baldwin University | Staunton, VA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Radford University | Radford, VA | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, Doctorate | CCNE |