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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Union University - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

1050 Union University Dr
Jackson, TN, 38305
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Jackson, TN
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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 Arkansas 鈥� Fayetteville - Online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR, 72701
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Fayetteville, AR
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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

300 College Park
Dayton, OH, 45469
United States

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  • 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

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

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

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Champaign, IL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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

410 Administration Dr
Lexington, KY, 40506
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Lexington, KY
  • Can be completed in 48 months

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 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 Missouri - Doctorate of Education

230 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO, 65211
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Columbia, MO
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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 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 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 South Carolina - Doctor of Education

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

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Columbia, SC
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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

500 Wilcox St.
Joliet, IL, 60435
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Joliet, IL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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

6178 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY, 40769
United States

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  • Private institution
  • Located in Williamsburg, KY
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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

400 Emmet Street South
Charlottesville, VA, 22903
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Charlottesville, VA
  • Can be completed in 4-7 years

University of West Florida - Doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction

11000 University Pkwy
Pensacola, FL, 32514
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Pensacola, FL
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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

1601 Maple St
Carrollton, GA, 30118
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Carrollton, GA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

Valdosta State University - Ed.D. in Leadership

1500 N Patterson St
Valdosta, GA, 31698
United States

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  • Public institution
  • Located in Valdosta, GA
  • Can be completed in 24-36 months

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

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 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 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

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