Most Affordable Doctorates in Nursing Online

The University of Nevada Reno has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 30 credit hour program including coursework in outcome management and analysis of healthcare organizations. With a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1, the program offers options for those with a BSN and those with an MSN. The University of Nevada Reno charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $554.50 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The University of Arkansas has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is open to those with a BSN or MSN. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, the program includes coursework in scholarly writing and epidemiology. The University of Arkansas charges an online, graduate, tuition rate of $560 per credit hour for this program, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Old Dominion University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 36 credit hour program that includes coursework in database management and informatics. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, the program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Old Dominion University charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $568 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The University of Massachusetts-Boston has a doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 39 credit hour program that is open to applicants with an MSN. With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, coursework in the program includes health informatics and evidence-based practice. The University of Massachusetts-Boston charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $575 per credit hour for this program, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is open to students who have already completed their master of science in nursing. With a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1, the program is a 30 credit hour degree including coursework in ethics studies and health policy. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $650 per credit hour for this program, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

The University of Central Florida has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is open to holders of an MSN in advanced practice. With a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1, the program includes coursework in nursing environment management and innovative technologies in healthcare. The University of Central Florida charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $694.82 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Boise State University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 40 credit hour program including coursework in advanced principles of population health nursing and constructing leadership for the DNP. With a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1, the program has a focus on nurse leadership. Boise State University charges an online, graduate, tuition rate of $750 per credit hour for this program, regardless of residency. The school is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Gardner-Webb University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 36 credit hour program that is open to applicants who hold a master of science in nursing. With a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, the program includes coursework in best practice approaches and population health. Gardner-Webb University charges an online, graduate tuition rate of $795 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Arkansas State University has an online doctorate of nursing practice degree that is open to applicants with an advanced practice nursing license. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, the program is a 41 credit hour course of study that can be completed in less than three years. Arkansas State University offers an online, out of state graduate tuition rate of $800 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

New Mexico State University has an online doctor of philosophy in Nursing degree that is a 72 quarter credit hour program that is open to those holding an MSN. With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, the program includes coursework in the specific health needs facing rural communities. New Mexico State University charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $897.90 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.

Kent State University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 34-81 credit hour program (depending on your current degree level) that can be completed in 2-4 years. With a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1, the school offers two specializations for this program: gerontology and women's health. Kent State University charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $979 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Clarion University of Pennsylvania has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 27 credit hour program open to those who have been awarded a master of science in nursing, previously. With a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1, the program includes coursework in DNP leadership and health care policy for advocacy. Clarion University of Pennsylvania charges an online, out of state graduate tuition rate of $992.80 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

East Carolina University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is open to holders of BSN or an MSN. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, the school offers two specializations for BSN holders: adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner, and two specialization options for MSN holders: advance practice registered nurse and leadership. East Carolina University charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $1,018.82 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The University of Texas-Tyler has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 34-51 credit hour program that is open to those with an MSN degree. The school provides the following program options: nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist; nurse executive; nurse anesthetist; and nurse informaticist. The University of Texas-Tyler charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $1065 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Georgia Southern University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is open to those with an MSN degree. It is a 43-46 credit hour program that can be accomplished in less than five years. With a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1, the school offers two certificate options as part of the program. Georgia Southern University charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $1,105 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center offers an online doctorate of nursing practice degree that is a 38 credit hour program open to holders of a master of science in nursing. With a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1, coursework in the program includes applied statistics and principles of epidemiology. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center charges an online, out of state, graduate tuition rate of $1,158.40 per credit hour for this program. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Texas Tech University has an online doctor of nursing practice degree that is a 45 credit hour degree program that allows entrance to those with a master of science in nursing. With a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1 the program includes coursework in role transition and population health. Texas Tech University offers an online, out of state graduate tuition rate of $1,189.50 per credit hour. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.