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Considering distance learning? During your initial research, you’re likely to come across schools advertising hybrid DNP programs, traditional DNP programs, and 100% online DNP programs, but offering absolutely no perspective on why one is better than the other. So we decided to make things a little easier by putting together a simple comparison chart. Already made your decision? Skip ahead to our listings of online programs.

Featured Schools

School Name	Program Name	More Info
Regis College	Online MSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (Pediatric NP (PNP), Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP), Women’s Health NP (WHNP), Family NP (FNP), Adult Gerontology - Primary Care NP (AGPCNP), Nurse Education)	Visit Site
The University of Texas at Arlington	Online Doctor of Nursing Practice	Visit Site
Northern Kentucky University	Online Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (Nursing Leadership)	Visit Site
Purdue University Global	Online MSN to DNP (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Executive Leader, Family NP, Nurse Educator, Psychiatric Mental Health NP)	Visit Site
Purdue University Global	Online BSN to DNP (Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP, Executive Leader, Family NP, Nurse Educator, Psychiatric Mental Health NP)	Visit Site
Capella University	Online BSN-DNP or MSN-DNP Program (Nursing Leadership and Administration)	Visit Site
Georgetown University	Online BSN to DNP Program (Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (AG-ACNP), Family NP (FNP), Dual Nurse-Midwifery/Women’s Health NP (NM/WHNP), Women’s Health NP (WHNP))	Visit Site
Simmons University	Online Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	Visit Site
Liberty University	Online Doctor of Nursing Practice, BSN-DNP or MSN-DNP (Nursing Leadership)	Visit Site
Sacred Heart University	Online Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (Nursing Leadership)	Visit Site

Choosing Your Format

The Trend Towards Online Doctorates

Now that the bias against distance learning is decreasing, good schools are offering plenty of accredited hybrid and online degrees. What’s more, since a lot of your DNP will be spent on your DNP capstone project and independent research, schools don’t need to force you to be on-campus. Hybrid programs, in particular, are experiencing a surge in interest.

A major word of warning – whichever format you choose, be sure you pick an accredited program with a strong reputation (see our article on How to Choose a DNP Program for more advice). Cheap online degrees look great initially, but they’re not worth your money if they spoil your chances of finding a job after graduation. Talk to your professional mentors before making a decision.

DNP Comparison Chart

Type of Program	Benefits	Disadvantages
Traditional: All classes and clinical work take place on campus.	Personal interaction with fellow students & professors Structured learning environment Opportunities for “off-the-cuff” discussions & networking	Less flexibility Higher commuting & on-campus costs Potential for higher fees May be forced to relocate Introverted students may prefer online communication
100% Online: Courses are taught online in virtual classrooms. Supervised clinical practice hours are arranged in your local area.	Tailored to working nurses, parents with children & those in rural areas Often much cheaper than a traditional degree Asynchronous courses can be taken at any time in the week Content is archived online & available for review Open forum for questions & discussions	Lack of face-to-face interactions Less structure & supervision than a traditional format Fewer activities that require hands-on learning Computer equipment & software may need to be purchased Post-BSN students still have to fulfill 1,000 clinical practice hours as a condition of graduation
Hybrid: A mixture of online & classroom instruction.	Traditional benefits, including personal interactions & networking Online benefits, including flexible scheduling & lower costs	May require inconvenient or expensive visits to the campus for clinical work, summer & weekend classes, and/or intensives.

List of Online DNP Programs

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Online DNP Programs in Alabama

Auburn University

Auburn University, Alabama

Accreditation: CCNE

Featured Schools

Choosing Your Format

The Trend Towards Online Doctorates

DNP Comparison Chart

List of Online DNP Programs

Skip to State

Online DNP Programs in Alabama

Auburn University

Jacksonville State University

Samford University

The University of Alabama

Troy University

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama in Huntsville

University of Mobile

University of South Alabama

Online DNP Programs in Arizona

Arizona State University

Grand Canyon University

University of Arizona

Online DNP Programs in Arkansas

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

University of Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas

Online DNP Programs in California

Azusa Pacific University

Brandman University

California Baptist University

California State University-Fullerton

National University

Point Loma Nazarene University

Samuel Merritt University

University of California-Irvine

University of California-Los Angeles

University of California-San Francisco

University of San Francisco

Western University of Health Sciences

Online DNP Programs in Colorado

American Sentinel University

Colorado Mesa University

Colorado State University-Pueblo

Colorado Technical University

Regis University

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

University of Northern Colorado

Online DNP Programs in Connecticut

Fairfield University

Sacred Heart University

University of Connecticut

University of Saint Joseph

Yale University

Online DNP Programs in Delaware

Wilmington University

Online DNP Programs in District of Columbia

Catholic University of America

George Washington University

Georgetown University

Online DNP Programs in Florida

Florida Atlantic University

Florida International University

Florida State University

Jacksonville University

Keiser University

Nova Southeastern University

Palm Beach Atlantic University

South University

The University of Tampa

University of Central Florida

University of Florida

University of Miami

University of North Florida

Online DNP Programs in Georgia

Augusta University

Emory University

Georgia College & State University

Georgia Southern University

Mercer University

University of North Georgia

Online DNP Programs in Hawaii