Doctoral Degrees
Elevate your skills, deepen your knowledge and take the next step in your future with a doctoral degree from Thomas Edison State University (TESU). Earning your doctoral degree can help prepare you to make a positive impact in your workplace or community. At TESU you’ll enjoy flexibility, mentorship and quality instruction as you earn top credentials in your chosen field of study.
It’s your time to lead, achieve and transform. A doctoral degree from TESU can help you reach the top of your field. You’ll enjoy the flexibility of our online programs, as well as the mentorship and quality instruction TESU is known for.
Our Doctoral Programs
At TESU, we offer three doctoral programs: Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Education.
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Advance your career with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree. Our fully online doctoral degree program prepares business, management, education, and consulting professionals to engage and address the dynamic opportunities and complex challenges emblematic of the 21st century global business environment.
I was always an overachiever, and I always told myself I was going to get to the summit of education. ...Thomas Edison gave me the best platform to accomplish it. ...With the DBA, my career took flight that, without the DBA, I would not have."
Mimi Nkwepo, DBA ‘23
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Culture and Change (Ed.D.)
This fully online Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Culture and Change (Ed.D.) program enables students across a spectrum of executive, administrative and consultancy roles in industry, military and higher education to acquire the knowledge, competencies and skills necessary to advance in their careers and lead organizations.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Professional Studies
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Professional Studies is designed for mid‑career and senior professionals seeking to advance their leadership and scholarly expertise in complex professional environments. The program integrates applied research, interdisciplinary perspectives, and practical inquiry to address real‑world challenges across organizations and educational settings. Graduates are prepared to lead innovation, inform practice, and contribute meaningful, practice‑based research grounded in their professional experience.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
As the healthcare industry continues to grow and change, nurses like you play a critical role in advancing the quality and safety of patient care. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Thomas Edison State University helps prepare nurse leaders to improve patient outcomes, spur positive transformation in their organizations and translate research into practice.
Prepare yourself to lead at the highest level in your healthcare organization with our fully online doctoral degree program specializing in Systems-Level Leadership. Through mentored practice, you will enhance your skills in organizational leadership, economics and finance, healthcare policy, population-focused care and technology.
My DNP coursework helped me recognize gaps in nursing practice and identify available health information technology solutions."
Rocio Dela Riva, DNP ‘21