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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Virginia Commonwealth University - Ed.D. in Leadership Program

907 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA, 23284
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Richmond, VA
  • Can be completed in 36 months
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, VA. The Ed.D. in Leadership Program can be completed in 36 months.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 36 months
Credits Required: 48
Testing Requirement: GRE and MAT optional

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

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

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

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

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

200 Stadium Dr
Williamsburg, VA, 23185
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Williamsburg, VA
  • Can be completed in 36 months
William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, VA. The Executive Ed.D. in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership Program can be completed in 36 months.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 36 months
Credits Required: 51
Testing Requirement: GRE or MAT accepted (WAIVED FOR THE 2023 CYCLE)

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

University of Massachusetts - Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling, Ed.D.

333 South St
Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Shrewsbury, MA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of Massachusetts is a public institution located in Shrewsbury, MA. The Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling, Ed.D. program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 42
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

University of New England - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

11 Hills Beach Rd
Biddeford, ME, 04005
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Biddeford, ME
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of New England is a private institution located in Biddeford, ME. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 51
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

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  • 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

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

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