Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2026

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1000 State Street
Springfield, MA, 01109
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24 months
Credits Req:  40 hours
Testing Req:  No GRE or GMAT required

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  • 100% online; complete in two years
  • Four specializations to align your degree with your goals
  • Choose dissertation or applied capstone
  • Cohort-based with built-in mentorship
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347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, Il, 60506
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  3 - 6 years
Credits Req:  60 credits
Testing Req:  GMAT/GRE scores are not required.

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1311 S 5th St
Waco, TX, 76706
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  36 Months
Credits Req:  54
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Grounded in teaching and learning principles
  • Prepares you to lead change across schools, businesses, and non-profits
  • Solve difficult challenges and lead systemic change in your workplace

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2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, Virginia, 22207
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  32 months
Credits Req:  48 Credit Hours
Testing Req:  No GRE or GMAT Required

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  • Nationally respected Ed.D. program
  • 100% online; complete in less than 3 years
  • Designed for working professionals
  • Master's degree and 3+ years of experience required
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9388 Lightwave Ave
San Diego, CA, 92123
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  32 months
Credits Req:  48 Credit Hours (54 for Nursing Education specialization)
Testing Req:  No GRE/GMAT required

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  • 100% online; AAQEP-accredited
  • Empowers driven professionals to become transformative leaders in education
  • Analyze complex challenges and apply innovative solutions
  • Focus on equity, access, and ethical leadership
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Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY, 41099
United States
Type:  Public
Length:  36 months
Credits Req:  60 credits
Testing Req:  No testing requirement

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6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA, 90045
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  40 Months or more
Credits Req:  57
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Complete in as few as 40 months
  • Real-world training through immersion experiences
  • Built for full-time, experienced working professionals
  • Personalize with specializations and electives

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33701 County Road 52
St Leo, FL, 33574
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  32 months
Credits Req:  48 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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3261 West State Road
St. Bonaventure
New York, NY, 14778
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 months
Credits Req:  60
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • 100% online; complete in 24–36 months
  • Three dissertation options aligned to your career goals
  • Focus on real-world educational problems
  • Prepares you to lead and advocate policy change in education
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16401 NW 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL, 33054
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  As few as 40 months
Credits Req:  60 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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1201 Wesleyan
Fort Worth, TX, 76105
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  36 months
Credits Req:  48 hours
Testing Req:  No No GRE or GMAT required

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300 College Park
Dayton, OH, 45469
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  36 Months
Credits Req:  60
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Online; complete in as few as 3 years
  • Prepares you to lead effective organizations
  • Focus on servant leadership, change, and social justice
  • Requires master's degree and 3.0+ GPA to apply
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CB 3500 Peabody Hall
Chapel Hill, NC, 27599
United States
Type:  Public
Length:  36 Months
Credits Req:  54
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Built for working professionals
  • Human-centered approach to leadership
  • Flexible, collaborative online classes
  • Focus on transforming organizational practices and cultures

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University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA, 90089
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  3-4 Years
Credits Req:  43-60
Testing Req:  EdD Writing assessment (GMAT and GRE are no longer accepted)

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  • Offered by USC Rossier School of Education
  • Designed for current and emerging leaders
  • Drive systemic change in diverse settings
  • Join a network of professionals transforming organizations

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6610 North Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM, 88240
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36
Credits Req:  60 hours
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Fully online, three-year practitioner doctorate
  • Designed for experienced educators seeking to lead meaningful change
  • Apply research directly to challenges in your schools and districts
  • Tailor coursework and dissertation to your organization's needs
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230 Appleton Place
Nashville, TN, 37203
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 Months
Credits Req:  54
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Complete in as few as 3 years
  • Designed for experienced leaders across industries
  • Exclusive networking and in-person convenings in Nashville
  • Master's degree (or 30 grad credits) and 3.0+ GPA preferred
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One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH, 44555
United States
Type:  Public
Length:  As few as 32 months
Credits Req:  60 credits
Testing Req:  GRE waiver available (GPA 3.25+)

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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences - Doctor of Education in Health Professions

800 W Jefferson St
Kirksville, MO, 63501
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 Months
Credits Req:  55
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Kirksville, MO
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
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Abilene Christian University - Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership Program

1600 Campus Ct
Abilene, TX, 79601
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  3-5 years
Credits Req:  60
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Abilene, TX
  • Can be completed in 3-5 years
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Andrews University - Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

8975 Old 31
Berrien Springs, MI, 49104
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 Months
Credits Req:  90
Testing Req:  GRE required

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Berrien Springs, MI
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
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Arcadia University - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (DEEL)

450 S Easton Rd
Glenside, PA, 19038
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  3 years
Credits Req:  51

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  • Designed to balance your professional and academic life
  • Asynchronous coursework with synchronous collaboration options
  • Dedicated dissertation support from faculty
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Arizona State University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Innovation

1365 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85257
United States
Type:  Public
Length:  20 classes
Credits Req:  90
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Online program for practicing educator-leaders
  • Three educational pathways to match your career goals
  • Cohort model with leader scholar community groups
  • Focus on creating change that supports student success
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Aspen University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Learning

1660 S. Albion St.
Suite 525
Denver, CO, 80222
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 Months
Credits Req:  60
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Denver, CO
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
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Boise State University - Doctor of Education in Educational Technology

1910 W University Dr
Boise, ID, 83725
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 Months
Credits Req:  66
Testing Req:  GRE required

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Boise, ID
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
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Boston College - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (PSAP) Program

140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  36 months
Credits Req:  39
Testing Req:  No GMAT or GRE required

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Can be completed in 36 months
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Online Doctor of Education programs have become as rigorous as their on-campus counterparts. For many Education Ed.D. candidates, an online degree might even be the smarter choice. Online programs offer flexibility, affordability, access to innovative technologies, students from a diversity of career backgrounds, and global opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unranked list of accredited programs appearing in your selected sort order.

Schools marked "Featured" have paid for that designation but not for their inclusion in the Best Online Doctor of Education Programs. Read more about our "Featured Schools" here.