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

300 College Park
Dayton, OH, 45469
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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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Master's holders, earn your Ed.D. in Leadership for Organizations online from the University of Dayton in as few as 3 years 3.0+ GPA required to apply. Graduate prepared to lead effective organizations and promote change and social justice through servant leadership.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

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

150 University Blvd.
Morehead, KY, 40351
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

University of Kentucky - Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program

410 Administration Dr
Lexington, KY, 40506
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution
  • Located in Lexington, KY
  • Can be completed in 48 months
University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, KY. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program can be completed in 48 months.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 48 months
Credits Required: 42
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Andrews University - Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

8975 Old 31
Berrien Springs, MI, 49104
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

University of South Carolina - Doctor of Education

1244 Blossom St.
Suite 106
Columbia, SC, 29208
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution
  • Located in Columbia, SC
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of South Carolina is a public institution located in Columbia, SC. The Doctor of Education program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE or MAT required

University of the Cumberlands - Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership

6178 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY, 40769
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution
  • Located in Williamsburg, KY
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of the Cumberlands is a private institution located in Williamsburg, KY. The Ed.D. program 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 or GMAT required

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

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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

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

107 S Indiana Ave
Bloomington, IN, 47405
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

Concordia University Chicago - Ed.D. program in Leadership

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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

University of St. Francis - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Educational Leadership

500 Wilcox St.
Joliet, IL, 60435
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private institution
  • Located in Joliet, IL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of St. Francis is a private institution located in Joliet, IL. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Educational Leadership 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 Illinois - Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL, 61820
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution
  • Located in Champaign, IL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of Illinois is a public institution located in Champaign, IL. 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: 64
Testing Requirement: GRE highly recommended

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

1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA, 30144
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

Edgewood College - Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

1000 Edgewood College Dr
Madison, WI, 53711
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

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

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN, 37210
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

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

1501 W Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL, 61625
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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:

University of West Georgia - Ed.D. in School Improvement

1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA, 30118
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution
  • Located in Carrollton, GA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, GA. The Ed.D. in School Improvement program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 60
Testing Requirement: GRE required

Valdosta State University - Ed.D. in Leadership

1500 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA, 31698
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution
  • Located in Valdosta, GA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
Valdosta State University is a public institution located in Valdosta, GA. The Ed.D. in Leadership program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 55
Testing Requirement: GRE or MAT required

Maryville University - Online Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership

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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

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

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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

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

600 W College Ave
Tallahassee, FL, 32306
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

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

800 W Jefferson St
Kirksville, MO, 63501
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

Capella University - Doctor of Education Program

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

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 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

University of Missouri - Doctorate of Education

230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO, 65211
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution
  • Located in Columbia, MO
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of Missouri is a public institution located in Columbia, MO. The Doctorate of Education program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 46
Testing Requirement: GRE required

University of West Florida - Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction

11000 University Pkwy
Pensacola, FL, 32514
United States

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public institution
  • Located in Pensacola, FL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months
University of West Florida is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL. The Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
Credits Required: 66
Testing Requirement: GRE, MAT or GMAT required

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