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Ed.D. in Nursing Education

Earn your doctoral degree in three years or less!

  • TOTAL COST

    $23,914*
  • NEXT START DATE

    Apr 07, 2025
  • COMPLETION TIME

    36 Months
  • AVG. SALARY PREMIUM

  • SEMESTER CREDITS

    64

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Ed.D. in Nursing Education

The Doctorate in Nursing Education is for master’s degree nurses who want to help address the growing need for more RNs in today’s ever-expanding healthcare system. The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ Ed.D in Nursing Education program is a fully online curriculum to prepare nurses as educators in either an academic or professional development setting. The program uses a unique interdisciplinary approach to focus on the science of teaching and learning. Students will engage in scholarly research to support their dissertation while developing the competencies to create and evaluate curriculum, develop effective teaching strategies, use innovative technology to promote learning and much more as they prepare to educate the next generation of nurses.


Why ACE?

Low-Cost, High Quality

You deserve a great return on your educational investment, and we deliver master’s degrees at a total average cost of $9,500. Our graduates enjoy an average pay increase of over $21,000.¹ We also award over $1.1M in scholarships and grants each year.

Quality You Expect

We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our faculty work in the industries where you work and are committed to your success, contributing to our 86% graduation rate.¹ Our curriculum equips you with practical strategies you can apply right away, as well as skills to help you advance your career.

Flexibility You Need

Our virtual campus and convenient start dates provide you the flexibility you need to achieve your goals at a time and place that works with your busy schedule. Our student support services are available 24/7 and tutoring is included at no additional cost.

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Tuition

We believe in full transparency with our total cost of attendance. No hidden fees. No surprises along the way.

Total Cost Ed.D. in Nursing Education

Total Tuition

64 semester credits x $306 per credit

$19,584

Fees

$100 Application Fee
$150 Conferral Fee
$1200 Dissertation Fee
(6 Courses X $200 per Course)
$2880 Technology and Library Fee
(64 Semester Credits X $45 per Credit)

$4,330

Total Program Cost

$23,914*

Find a plan that fits your budget.

When We Say Low Cost, We Mean It

$23,914
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Program Details

Majors

Focus of Study

  • Curriculum and Instruction

  • General Track

  • Higher Education

  • Health and Wellness

  • Instructional Technology

  • Leadership


Start Dates

With flexible start dates, you can begin your program when it’s best for you.

April 07, 2025 Term

Apr 04, 2025

Payment Due

Apr 04, 2025

Application Due

Apr 07, 2025

Term Start

Apr 11, 2025

Unregister/Cancel Deadline

May 11, 2025

Term End

May 19, 2025 Term

June 09, 2025 Term

July 07, 2025 Term

August 18, 2025 Term

September 08, 2025 Term

September 29, 2025 Term

November 10, 2025 Term

January 12, 2026 Term

February 23, 2026 Term


Courses

Here are just some of the courses you’ll take when working towards this program. Visit the College Catalog to see all courses.

LEAD6001

Introduction to Advanced Studies

1 Semester Credits

LEAD6011

Leadership as a Reflective Practice

1 Semester Credits

LEAD6021

Leadership Seminar

1 Semester Credits

NUR6003

Influencing Forces in Nursing Education

3 Semester Credits

NUR6013

Multi-Dimensional Professorial Role in Nursing Education

3 Semester Credits

NUR6023

Transformational Teaching in Nursing Education

3 Semester Credits

NUR6033

Innovation in Nursing Education

3 Semester Credits

NUR6043

Fostering Clinical Judgement Through Curriculum and Evaluation

3 Semester Credits

NUR6053

Catalyst for Quality Improvement in Nursing Education

3 Semester Credits

NUR6063

Visionary Leadership for Nursing Education

3 Semester Credits


Admission Requirements

ACE General Admission Requirements

Program Admission Requirements

International Transcript Requirements

English as a Second Language Applicants

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