Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2026

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.

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Fordham University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy

441 East Fordham Road
Dealy Hall 226
Bronx, NY, 10458
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Bronx, NY
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Fordham University is a private institution located in Bronx, NY. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 50
Testing Requirement: MAT (preferred), GRE, or graduate equivalency exam required

Grand Canyon University - Online Ed.D. Degree: Doctor of Education

3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ, 85017
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Phoenix, AZ
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Grand Canyon University is a private institution located in Phoenix, AZ. The Online Ed.D. Degree: Doctor of Education program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Indiana University - Online Doctor of Education in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education

107 S Indiana Ave
Bloomington, IN, 47405
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Bloomington, IN
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Indiana University is a public institution located in Bloomington, IN. The Online Doctor of Education in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 90
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Johns Hopkins School of Education - Online Ed.D. Program

2800 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD, 21218
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Baltimore, MD
  • Can be completed in 36 months
  • Master's degree and 36 master's-level credits required for admission
Johns Hopkins School of Education is a private institution located in Baltimore, MD. The Online Ed.D. program can be completed in 36 months. All students must have an earned master’s degree to be admitted to the Ed.D. Program and a required 36 master’s level credits for transfer toward the Ed.D.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 36 Months
Credits Required: 54 credits, with 36 applicable graduate-level credit hours transferred
Testing Requirement: GRE optional

Kennesaw State University - Education Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)

1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA, 30144
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Kennesaw, GA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Kennesaw State University is a public institution located in Kennesaw, GA. The Education Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 75
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Lamar University - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

4400 MLK Blvd
PO Box 10009
Beaumont, TX, 77710
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Beaumont, TX
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Lamar University is a public institution located in Beaumont, TX. The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Liberty University - Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program

1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA, 24515
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Lynchburg, VA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Liberty University is a private institution located in Lynchburg, VA. The Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Maryville University - Online Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership

650 Maryville University Drive
St. Louis, MO, 63141
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in St. Louis, MO
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Maryville University is a private institution located in St. Louis, MO. The Online Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 48
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Morehead State University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

150 University Blvd.
Morehead, KY, 40351
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Morehead, KY
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Morehead State University is a public institution located in Morehead, KY. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: GRE, GMAT, or MAT required

New Mexico State University - Educational Leadership Doctoral Program (ELDP)

1780 E University Ave
Las Cruces, NM, 88003
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Las Cruces, NM
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
New Mexico State University is a public institution located in Las Cruces, NM. The Educational Leadership Doctoral Program (ELDP) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 63
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

New York University - EdD in Leadership and Innovation Program

383 Lafayette St
New York, NY, 10012
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in New York, NY
  • Can be completed in 24 months
New York University (Steinhardt) is a private institution located in New York, NY. The EdD in Leadership and Innovation Program can be completed in 24 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24 months
Credits Required: 42
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Northwest Nazarene University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program

623 S University Blvd
Nampa, ID, 83686
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Nampa, ID
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Northwest Nazarene University is a private institution located in Nampa, ID. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 36
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Nova Southeastern University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Nova Southeastern University is a private institution located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 54
Testing Requirement: MAT or GRE required

Regent University - Doctorate in Education

1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA, 23464
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Virginia Beach, VA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Regent University is a private institution located in Virginia Beach, VA. The Doctorate in Education program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Rowan University - The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed. D.) program

201 Mullica Hill Rd
Glassboro, NJ, 08028
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Glassboro, NJ
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Rowan University is a public institution located in Glassboro, NJ. The The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed. D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Sam Houston State University - Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)

1905 University Ave
Huntsville, TX, 77340
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Huntsville, TX
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Sam Houston State University is a public institution located in Huntsville, TX. The Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Spalding University - Online Doctorate of Education in Leadership (EdD) Program

901 S 4th St
Louisville, KY, 40203
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Louisville, KY
  • Can be completed in 24 months
Spalding University is a private institution located in Louisville, KY. The Online Doctorate of Education in Leadership (EdD) Program can be completed in 24 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24 months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

St. Thomas University - Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation

16401 NW 37th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL, 33054
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Miami Gardens, FL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
St. Thomas University is a private institution located in Miami Gardens, FL. The Ed.D. in Leadership and Innovation program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Texas A&M College Station - Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Program

400 Bizzell St
College Station, TX, 77843
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in College Station, TX
  • Can be completed in 48 months
Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, TX. The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Program can be completed in 48 months.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 48 months
Credits Required: 64
Testing Requirement: No test score requirements for the 2023-2024 application cycle

Texas A&M University, Commerce - The Doctor of Education degree in Educational Administration

2200 Campbell St
Commerce, TX, 75428
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Commerce, TX
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Texas A&M University, Commerce is a public institution located in Commerce, TX. The The Doctor of Education degree in Educational Administration program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 54
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Trevecca Nazarene University - Doctor of Education in Leadership and Professional Practice (Ed.D.)

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN, 37210
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Nashville, TN
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Trevecca Nazarene University is a private institution located in Nashville, TN. The Doctor of Education in Leadership and Professional Practice (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 57
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Trident University International - Online Doctor of Education Degree

5757 Plaza Dr
#100
Cypress, CA, 90630
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution
  • Located in Cypress, CA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Trident University International is a private institution located in Cypress, CA. The Online Doctor of Education Degree program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Union University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, TN, 38305
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution
  • Located in Jackson, TN
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Union University is a private institution located in Jackson, TN. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: GRE required

University of Arizona - Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership Program

1103 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ, 85721
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Tucson, AZ
  • Can be completed in 36 months
University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, AZ. The Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership Program can be completed in 36 months.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 36 months
Credits Required: 63
Testing Requirement: No GMAT or GRE required

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville - Online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR, 72701
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution
  • Located in Fayetteville, AR
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of Arkansas – Fayetteville is a public institution located in Fayetteville, AR. The Online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 42
Testing Requirement: GRE required

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