Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2026

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Marymount University - Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership & Organizational Innovation

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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American International College - Online EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration

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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St. Bonaventure University - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

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 courses that can be completed in 3 years
  • Affordable private tuition
  • Personalized dissertation support
  • Designed for professionals ready to step into leadership roles
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Youngstown State University - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD)

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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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Ed.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership

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 of Dayton - Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership for Organizations

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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Northern Kentucky University - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Higher Education Administration

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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Vanderbilt University - Online Doctor of Education in Leadership and Learning in Organizations

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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Aurora University - EdD in Higher Education Leadership

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

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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St. Thomas University - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD)

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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Texas Wesleyan University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program

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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Baylor University - Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Learning and Organizational Change

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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University of the Southwest - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program

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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National University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program

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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University of Southern California - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Change and Leadership online

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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Pepperdine University - Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership

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

3020 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 Months
Credits Req:  62
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Philadelphia, PA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
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Rowan University - The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed. D.) program

201 Mullica Hill Rd
Glassboro, NJ, 08028
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 Months
Credits Req:  60
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Glassboro, NJ
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
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New York University - EdD in Leadership and Innovation Program

383 Lafayette St
New York, NY, 10012
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  24 months
Credits Req:  42
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Private institution
  • Located in New York, NY
  • Can be completed in 24 months
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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
Type:  Private
Length:  24-36 Months
Credits Req:  50
Testing Req:  MAT (preferred), GRE, or graduate equivalency exam required

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Bronx, NY
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
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Johns Hopkins School of Education - Online Ed.D. Program

2800 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD, 21218
United States
Type:  Private
Length:  36 Months
Credits Req:  54 credits, with 36 applicable graduate-level credit hours transferred
Testing Req:  GRE optional

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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
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William & Mary - Executive Ed.D. in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership Program

200 Stadium Dr
Williamsburg, VA, 23185
United States
Type:  Public
Length:  36 months
Credits Req:  51
Testing Req:  GRE or MAT accepted (WAIVED FOR THE 2023 CYCLE)

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Williamsburg, VA
  • Can be completed in 36 months
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Virginia Commonwealth University - Ed.D. in Leadership Program

907 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA, 23284
United States
Type:  Public
Length:  36 months
Credits Req:  48
Testing Req:  GRE and MAT optional

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Richmond, VA
  • 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.