Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2024

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

1311 S 5th St
Waco, TX, 76706
United States

From the School

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

300 College Park
Dayton, OH, 45469
United States

From the School

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

230 Appleton Place
Nashville, TN, 37203
United States
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
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
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
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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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
Arizona State University is a public institution located in Scottsdale, AZ. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Innovation program can be completed in 24-36 months.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24-36 Months
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
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
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
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
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:

Cabrini University - Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Learning and Leadership Online

610 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA, 19087
United States

From the School

The online Doctorate of Education (EdD) program in Organizational Learning and Leadership empowers professionals to become leaders who advance diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice — in and out of the classroom. Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees required. No GRE required.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 36 Months
Credits Required: 54
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

Capella University - Doctor of Education Program

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

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
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

Grand Canyon University - Online Ed.D. Degree: Doctor of Education

3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ, 85017
United States
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

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

107 S Indiana Ave
Bloomington, IN, 47405
United States
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

Johns Hopkins School of Education - Online Ed.D. Program

2800 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD, 21218
United States
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

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

1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA, 30144
United States
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

Lamar University - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

4400 MLK Blvd
PO Box 10009
Beaumont, TX, 77710
United States
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

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

1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA, 24515
United States
Liberty University is a private institution located in Lynchburg, VA. 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: 60
Testing Requirement: No GRE required

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