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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 289–312 of 1,373 colleges

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,314/yr
Grad earnings
$46,909
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Middlesex College
Edison, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,721/yr
Grad earnings
$46,861
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$42,113/yr
Grad earnings
$46,827
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Columbia Basin College
Pasco, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,357/yr
Grad earnings
$46,680
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Sumner College
Portland, Oregon
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 86.7%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$46,639
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,317/yr
Grad earnings
$46,624
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, Louisiana
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 67.6%
Annual cost
$21,168/yr
Grad earnings
$46,453
SAT avg
1,080
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $20
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Lake Superior College
Duluth, Minnesota
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,049/yr
Grad earnings
$46,449
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $20
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Century College
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,084/yr
Grad earnings
$46,424
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $20
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Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 96.5%
Annual cost
$21,299/yr
Grad earnings
$46,354
SAT avg
1,051
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Blinn College District
Brenham, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,233/yr
Grad earnings
$46,318
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?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana leads with median graduate earnings of $47,021 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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Fort Hays Tech North Central, Fort Hays Tech North Central, College of DuPage. 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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