Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2025

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

201 Criser Hall
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, FL, 32611
United States
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 Houston - Executive Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Professional Leadership

4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX, 77004
United States
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

University of Illinois - Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

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

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

410 Administration Dr
Lexington, KY, 40506
United States
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

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

700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA, 71209
United States
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 Massachusetts - Doctor of Education in Leadership in Schooling, Ed.D.

333 South St
Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
United States
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

University of Missouri - Doctorate of Education

230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO, 65211
United States
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 Nebraska - Lincoln - Ed.D.

1400 R Street
Lincoln, NE, 68588
United States
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

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

11 Hills Beach Rd
Biddeford, ME, 04005
United States
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

University of Northern Colorado - Ed.D.

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

University of South Carolina - Doctor of Education

1244 Blossom St.
Suite 106
Columbia, SC, 29208
United States
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 St. Francis - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Educational Leadership

500 Wilcox St.
Joliet, IL, 60435
United States
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 the Cumberlands - Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership

6178 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY, 40769
United States
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

University of Virginia - Curriculum & Instruction: Ed.D. - Doctor of Education Program

400 Emmet Street South
Charlottesville, VA, 22903
United States
University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, VA. The Curriculum & Instruction: Ed.D. - Doctor of Education Program can be completed in 4-7 years.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 4-7 years
Credits Required: 72
Testing Requirement: GRE required

University of West Florida - Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction

11000 University Pkwy
Pensacola, FL, 32514
United States
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

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

1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA, 30118
United States
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
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

Virginia Commonwealth University - Ed.D. in Leadership Program

907 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA, 23284
United States
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

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

200 Stadium Dr
Williamsburg, VA, 23185
United States
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)

William Carey University - Educational Leadership

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

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

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

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