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Online DNP Programs in 2026

Fully online Doctor of Nursing Practice programs — no relocation required. All programs listed deliver didactic coursework online with locally arranged clinical placements.

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90 Online DNP Programs — 2026

Program / School	Total Tuition	Cost / Credit	Duration	Aid Available
DNP Liberty University · AL	$28,620	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Grand Canyon University · AL	$30,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP University of Michigan — Flint · AL	$31,104	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Maryville University · AL	$36,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP — Executive Leadership Purdue University Global · AL	$36,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP University of Texas at Arlington · AL	$36,120	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Penn State World Campus · AL	$36,960	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Gonzaga University · AL	$38,880	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
Online Post-Master's DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice Fairfield University – Egan School of Nursing · CT	$39,040	$1220/cr	24 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Michigan State University · AL	$39,600	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
Doctor of Nursing Practice University of West Georgia · GA	$40,000	—	42 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Drexel University · AL	$45,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Chamberlain University · AL	$45,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Capella University · AL	$46,800	—	42 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Walden University · AL	$51,000	—	48 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP University of Phoenix · AL	$51,840	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
Doctor of Nursing Practice University of Rhode Island · RI	$52,000	—	42 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Regis College · AL	$60,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Sacred Heart University · AL	$65,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Simmons University · AL	$75,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP George Washington University · AL	$78,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP Johns Hopkins University · AL	$88,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP University of Pennsylvania · AL	$108,000	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
Online MSN to DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice Millersville University – Wehrheim School of Nursing · PA	—	—	24 mo	✓ Yes	View
Online MSN to DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice Texas Wesleyan University – School of Nursing · TX	—	—	24 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) University of Utah – College of Nursing	—	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Medical University of South Carolina – College of Nursing · SC	—	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Montana State University – College of Nursing · MT	—	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) University of South Florida	—	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) East Carolina University – College of Nursing	—	—	36 mo	✓ Yes	View

Showing the 30 lowest-tuition programs of 90. Tuition figures are from published program data. Verify current pricing and clinical placement policy directly with each school.

Online DNP Programs by Specialty (2026)

A DNP is a single degree with very different clinical tracks underneath it. These are the online tracks with enough accredited inventory to compare side by side.

Online DNP FNP Programs

38 programs · Family Nurse Practitioner

The largest NP track by enrollment. Coursework covers primary care across the lifespan, and clinical hours are arranged locally, which is why the online format is the norm rather than the exception.

Program / School	Tuition	Duration
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) University of Utah – College of Nursing	—	36 mo
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Medical University of South Carolina – College of Nursing · SC	—	36 mo
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Montana State University – College of Nursing · MT	—	36 mo
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) University of South Florida	—	36 mo
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) University of South Dakota – Department of Nursing · SD	—	36 mo
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) University of Wyoming – Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing · WY	—	36 mo
Online BSN to DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner Texas Wesleyan University – School of Nursing · TX	—	36 mo
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Auburn University College of Nursing · AL	—	36 mo

Showing 8 of 38 Family Nurse Practitioner programs. Tuition figures are from published program data — verify current pricing directly with each school.

Online DNP PMHNP Programs

9 programs · Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The fastest-growing prescriber specialty, driven by a national shortage of psychiatric providers. Telepsychiatry has made fully online coursework standard, and salary premiums are among the highest of any NP track.

Program / School	Tuition	Duration
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) East Carolina University – College of Nursing	—	36 mo
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Medical University of South Carolina – College of Nursing · SC	—	36 mo
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)	—	36 mo
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Baylor University – Louise Herrington School of Nursing	—	36 mo
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Indiana University School of Nursing	—	36 mo
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) University of Colorado College of Nursing	—	36 mo
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) Arizona State University	—	36 mo
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) University of Kansas School of Nursing · KS	—	36 mo

Showing 8 of 9 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner programs. Tuition figures are from published program data — verify current pricing directly with each school.

Online DNP AGPCNP Programs

3 programs · Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Focused on adults and older adults in primary care, including complex chronic disease and geriatric management. Demand tracks the aging population and the primary care physician shortage.

Program / School	Tuition	Duration
DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) Arizona State University	—	36 mo
DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)	—	36 mo
DNP – Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) University of Colorado College of Nursing	—	36 mo

Online DNP Nursing Administration Programs

12 programs · Nursing Administration & Leadership

A non-clinical track covering health systems leadership, finance, quality, and operations. Coursework maps to nurse manager and director roles rather than to a certification exam.

Program / School	Tuition	Duration
DNP — Executive Leadership Purdue University Global · AL	$36,000	36 mo
Online DNP – Executive Leadership National University · CA	—	36 mo
DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare Systems Medical University of South Carolina – College of Nursing · SC	—	36 mo
DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare Systems Midwestern University – College of Health Sciences (Nursing)	—	36 mo
DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare Systems Baylor University – Louise Herrington School of Nursing	—	36 mo
DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare Systems East Carolina University – College of Nursing	—	36 mo
DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare Systems Indiana University School of Nursing	—	36 mo
DNP – Executive Leadership / Healthcare Systems University of Kansas School of Nursing · KS	—	36 mo

Showing 8 of 12 Nursing Administration & Leadership programs. Tuition figures are from published program data — verify current pricing directly with each school.

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Are online DNP programs accredited?

Yes — the leading online DNP programs are accredited by CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), the same accrediting bodies that oversee campus-based programs. Delivery mode does not affect accreditation eligibility. Always verify a program's accreditation status directly before enrolling — accreditation determines whether you'll be eligible for national NP or APRN certification exams.

Do online DNP programs require any on-campus time?

Most online DNP programs include at least one or two brief residency or immersion experiences — typically 1 to 3 days per semester or per year — held at the school or a regional hub. These intensives focus on simulation, clinical skills labs, or leadership workshops. Fully asynchronous programs without any residency requirements exist but are rarer. Clinical hours are completed locally regardless of residency requirements.

How do online DNP students complete their clinical hours?

Clinical hours for online DNP programs are typically completed at approved sites in or near the student's home community. Most programs either help arrange clinical placements or require students to propose a local practice site for faculty approval. The scholarly capstone or practice improvement project is also usually completed at the student's workplace or a local clinical setting, making the online model genuinely flexible for working nurses.

How long do online DNP programs take?

Online BSN-to-DNP programs typically run 36 to 48 months full-time, or 4 to 6 years part-time. Online post-master's DNP programs for MSN-prepared nurses typically run 18 to 24 months full-time. Many online programs offer rolling or multiple annual start dates, which can reduce time-to-start compared to campus programs with single fall admissions.

Will employers treat an online DNP differently than a campus DNP?

No — employers evaluate the credential and the accrediting body, not the delivery mode. An online DNP from a CCNE-accredited program is equivalent to a campus DNP from the same accreditor in terms of licensing eligibility, certification, and professional recognition. Most nursing employers have hired many online DNP graduates and distinguish between accredited vs non-accredited credentials, not delivery format.

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