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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1000 State Street
Springfield, MA, 01109
United States

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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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AIC?s 100% online EdD can be completed in two years and offers four specializations: Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Teaching and Learning, and Organizational Leadership and Development. ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ align their degree path with their goals by choosing a dissertation or applied culminating experience (capstone). Advance through a cohort-based model while immersed in research. Designed for working professionals, the program features fully online coursework and built-in mentorship.

Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24 months
Credits Required: 40 hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE or GMAT required
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1311 S 5th St
Waco, TX, 76706
United States

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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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Grounded in the principles of teaching and learning, our proven EdD in Learning & Organizational Change online doctoral program empowers students to lead change, from schools to businesses to non-profits and beyond. Give yourself the best opportunity to solve difficult challenges and usher systemic change into your workplace with our nationally recognized, award-winning program.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 36 Months
Credits Required: 54
Testing Requirement: No GRE required
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2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, Virginia, 22207
United States

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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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Study online with Marymount University?ranked #1 private university in Virginia (U.S. News & World Report) and located just outside Washington, D.C. As a Forbes Top College and dual Carnegie-classified institution, Marymount offers a nationally respected Ed.D. program designed for working professionals. Earn your doctorate 100% online in less than 3 years. Master?s degree and 3+ years of experience required.

Program Type: Private
Program Length: 32 months
Credits Required: 48 Credit Hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE or GMAT Required
Featured Program

9388 Lightwave Ave
San Diego, CA, 92123
United States

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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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Our 100% online AAQEP-accredited EdD program empowers driven professionals to become transformative leaders in education. Build the expertise to analyze complex challenges, apply innovative solutions, and design strategies that elevate practice, ensure compliance, and advance equity, access, and ethical leadership, equipping you to create meaningful, system-level impact in diverse learning environments.

Program Type: Private
Program Length: 32 months
Credits Required: 48 Credit Hours (54 for Nursing Education specialization)
Testing Requirement: No GRE/GMAT required
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6100 Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA, 90045
United States

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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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The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program at Pepperdine University combines rigorous academics, real-world training through several immersion experiences, and extensive research to inspire you to become a purpose-driven and transformative leader in your community and beyond. Designed to be completed in as few as 40 months, the EdD in Organizational Leadership program is ideal for full-time, experienced, working professionals who are looking to personalize their learning experience through specializations and electives and apply what they learn immediately on the job.

Program Type: Private
Program Length: 40 Months or more
Credits Required: 57
Testing Requirement: No GRE required
Featured Program

3261 West State Road
St. Bonaventure
New York, NY, 14778
United States

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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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100% online. 24-36 months. St. Bonaventure s online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership will help you develop a solid foundation in applied educational leadership and theory. Ed.D. offers three dissertation options based on areas of interest and career objectives while connecting goals with a focus on real-world educational problems. Graduates will have the education and skills to become confident leaders within the education sector and the knowledge to advocate policy changes.

Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required
Featured Program

1201 Wesleyan
Fort Worth, TX, 76105
United States

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Validate your expertise with a doctorate. The Texas Wesleyan University Doctor of Education is a fully online degree program designed for working educators. Learn to lead organizational transformation through practical research and proven strategies, all taught by leaders who’ve reshaped districts. Graduate in as few as three years, ready to shape the future of education.

Program Type: Private
Program Length: 36 months
Credits Required: 48 hours
Testing Requirement: No No GRE or GMAT required
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CB 3500 Peabody Hall
Chapel Hill, NC, 27599
United States

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

From the School

The online Ed.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership program empowers working professionals with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to achieve organizational goals through a human-centered approach to leadership. Through flexible and collaborative online classes, aspiring leaders learn to improve and foster transformational organizational practices and cultures to achieve transformational goals.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 36 Months
Credits Required: 54
Testing Requirement: No GRE required
Featured Program

University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA, 90089
United States

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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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Advance your leadership skills with USC Rossier's Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership (OCL) online program. Designed for current and emerging leaders, the OCL program equips you with the knowledge to drive systemic change in diverse settings. Join a prestigious network of professionals dedicated to transforming organizations and creating lasting impact.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 3-4 Years
Credits Required: 43-60
Testing Requirement: EdD Writing assessment (GMAT and GRE are no longer accepted)
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6610 North Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM, 88240
United States

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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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The University of the Southwest?s fully online EdD program is designed for experienced educators seeking to lead meaningful change. This three-year practitioner doctorate helps working professionals apply research directly to challenges in their schools and districts. Focused on leadership foundations, organizational dynamics, strategic planning, and research, the program allows you to tailor coursework and your dissertation to address real organizational needs and create immediate impact.

Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36
Credits Required: 60 hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE required
Featured Program

230 Appleton Place
Nashville, TN, 37203
United States

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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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Pursue an Ed.D. online from top-ranked Vanderbilt University Peabody College. Master's degree or 30 credit hours of graduate-level study required. 3.0+ GPA is preferred. In as few as 3 years, build advanced organizational leadership skills and become an innovative voice in your organization. Designed for experienced leaders across industries, the online Ed.D features exclusive professional networking opportunities and in person convenings held in Nashville.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 54
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

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

800 W Jefferson St
Kirksville, MO, 63501
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Kirksville, MO
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences is a private institution located in Kirksville, MO. The Doctor of Education in Health Professions program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 55
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Abilene Christian University - Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership Program

1600 Campus Ct
Abilene, TX, 79601
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Abilene, TX
  • Can be completed in 3-5 years
Abilene Christian University is a private institution located in Abilene, TX. The Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership Program can be completed in 3-5 years.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 3-5 years
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Andrews University - Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

8975 Old 31
Berrien Springs, MI, 49104
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Berrien Springs, MI
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Andrews University is a private institution located in Berrien Springs, MI. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 90
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Arcadia University - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (DEEL)

450 S Easton Rd
Glenside, PA, 19038
United States

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  • Designed to balance your professional and academic life
  • Asynchronous coursework with synchronous collaboration options
  • Dedicated dissertation support from faculty

From the School

Balance your professional life with your academic journey. The online EdD in Educational Leadership from Arcadia University features asynchronous coursework and opportunities for synchronous collaboration with our expert faculty. Our faculty members will also provide you with dedicated dissertation support throughout the research and writing process.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 3 years
Credits Required: 51
Testing Requirement:

Arizona State University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Innovation

1365 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85257
United States

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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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Earn your Doctor of Education in leadership and innovation online at ASU. Designed for practicing educator-leaders, this program provides you with tools to create necessary changes that support student success. Taught by notable faculty, the program is offered in a cohort model integrating academic and personal support through the formation of leader scholar community groups which consist of students and a faculty member. In addition, you can choose between three distinct educational pathways to tailor your learning experience to your career goals. These pathways include: Pre-K-grade 12 change leadership, higher education change leadership or systems, professional and reimagined change leadership.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 20 classes
Credits Required: 90
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Aspen University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Learning

1660 S. Albion St.
Suite 525
Denver, CO, 80222
United States

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

Boise State University - Doctor of Education in Educational Technology

1910 W University Dr
Boise, ID, 83725
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Boise, ID
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Boise State University is a public institution located in Boise, ID. The Doctor of Education in Educational Technology program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 66
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Boston College - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (PSAP) Program

140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Can be completed in 36 months
Boston College is a private institution located in Chestnut Hill, MA. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (PSAP) Program can be completed in 36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 36 months
Credits Required: 39
Testing Requirement: No GMAT or GRE required

Bradley University - Online Doctor of Education-Higher Education Administration Program

1501 W Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL, 61625
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Peoria, IL
  • Can be completed in 7 semesters
Bradley University is a private institution located in Peoria, IL. The Online Doctor of Education-Higher Education Administration Program can be completed in 7 semesters.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 7 semesters
Credits Required: 48
Testing Requirement:

Capella University - Doctor of Education Program

225 South 6th St
Minneapolis, MN, 55402
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Minneapolis, MN
  • Can be completed in 12 months
Capella University is a private institution located in Minneapolis, MN. The Doctor of Education Program can be completed in 12 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 12 months
Credits Required: 64
Testing Requirement: No GMAT or GRE required

Concordia University Chicago - Ed.D. program in Leadership

7400 Augusta St.
River Forest, IL, 60305
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in River Forest, IL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Concordia University Chicago is a private institution located in River Forest, IL. The Ed.D. program in Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 61
Testing Requirement: GRE or MAT required

Drexel University - Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management (Ed.D.)

3020 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Philadelphia, PA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Drexel University is a private institution located in Philadelphia, PA. The Online Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 62
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Edgewood College - Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

1000 Edgewood College Dr
Madison, WI, 53711
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Madison, WI
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Edgewood College is a private institution located in Madison, WI. The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 54
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Florida State University - Educational Leadership & Policy - Ed.D. Program

600 W College Ave
Tallahassee, FL, 32306
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Tallahassee, FL
  • Can be completed in 36 months
Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, FL. The Educational Leadership & Policy - Ed.D. Program can be completed in 36 months.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 36 months
Credits Required: 69
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

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