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Best Colleges for Associate Degree in Registered Nursing

1,373 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

1,373 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 241–264 of 1,373 colleges

Carson-Newman University
Jefferson City, Tennessee
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 68.3%
Annual cost
$46,345/yr
Grad earnings
$48,382
SAT avg
1,111
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,907/yr
Grad earnings
$48,248
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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University of Pikeville
Pikeville, Kentucky
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,271/yr
Grad earnings
$48,231
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,428/yr
Grad earnings
$48,224
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Edmonds College
Lynnwood, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,380/yr
Grad earnings
$48,144
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Chabot College
Hayward, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,953/yr
Grad earnings
$48,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Dec 1
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Chabot College
Hayward, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,953/yr
Grad earnings
$48,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1
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Chabot College
Hayward, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,953/yr
Grad earnings
$48,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Aug 1
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Chabot College
Hayward, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,953/yr
Grad earnings
$48,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jul 1
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Chabot College
Hayward, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,953/yr
Grad earnings
$48,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jun 1
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Chabot College
Hayward, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,953/yr
Grad earnings
$48,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, North Carolina
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 87%
Annual cost
$48,813/yr
Grad earnings
$48,039
SAT avg
1,146
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Highline College
Des Moines, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,642/yr
Grad earnings
$47,869
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,884/yr
Grad earnings
$47,867
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Registered Nursing in USA?
1,373 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Registered Nursing in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in USA?
University of Alaska Southeast leads with median graduate earnings of $48,475 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Carson-Newman University, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Arapahoe Community College, Nassau Community College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Registered Nursing programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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