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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William Carey University - Educational Leadership

710 William Carey Pkwy
WCU Box #3
Hattiesburg, MS, 39401
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Hattiesburg, MS
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
William Carey University is a private institution located in Hattiesburg, MS. The Educational Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 63
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

University of Florida - Online Ed.D. (Professional Practice Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction)

201 Criser Hall
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL, 32611
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Gainesville, FL
  • Can be completed in 48 months
University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, FL. The Online Ed.D. (Professional Practice Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction) program can be completed in 48 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 48 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

University of Louisiana-Monroe - Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction Program

700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA, 71209
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Monroe, LA
  • Can be completed in 24 months
University of Louisiana-Monroe is a public institution located in Monroe, LA. The Doctor of Education, Curriculum & Instruction Program can be completed in 24 months.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 24 months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: GRE optional

University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Ed.D.

1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE, 68588
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Lincoln, NE
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a public institution located in Lincoln, NE. The Ed.D. program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 96
Testing Requirement: GRE required

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

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

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

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

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

University of Houston - Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Professional Leadership

4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX, 77004
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Houston, TX
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of Houston is a public institution located in Houston, TX. The Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Professional Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 51
Testing Requirement: 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

University of Northern Colorado - Ed.D.

501 20th St.
Greeley, CO, 80639
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Greeley, CO
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of Northern Colorado is a public institution located in Greeley, CO. The Ed.D. program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 64
Testing Requirement: 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

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

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

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

From the School

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

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

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

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

William Howard Taft University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

3700 S Susan St
Santa Ana, CA, 92704
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Santa Ana, CA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
William Howard Taft University is a private institution located in Santa Ana, CA. 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: 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

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