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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 313–336 of 1,373 colleges

Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,077/yr
Grad earnings
$46,283
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 90.4%
Annual cost
$38,533/yr
Grad earnings
$46,165
SAT avg
1,034
ACT mid
N/A
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Nashua Community College
Nashua, New Hampshire
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,752/yr
Grad earnings
$46,164
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,561/yr
Grad earnings
$46,047
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Brazosport College
Lake Jackson, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$8,423/yr
Grad earnings
$45,910
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, Colorado
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 81.4%
Annual cost
$22,883/yr
Grad earnings
$45,823
SAT avg
1,070
ACT mid
23
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🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,329/yr
Grad earnings
$45,762
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?
Chippewa Valley Technical College leads with median graduate earnings of $46,297 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 Chippewa Valley Technical College, Mt San Antonio College, Anne Arundel Community College, Mount Aloysius 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.

Careers after Associate Degree in Registered Nursing

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Registered Nurses Acute Care Nurses Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Critical Care Nurses Clinical Nurse Specialists Medical and Health Services Managers Nurse Practitioners Nurse Anesthetists Nurse Midwives

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