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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 409–432 of 1,373 colleges

Merritt College
Oakland, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,559/yr
Grad earnings
$44,392
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Carroll Community College
Westminster, Maryland
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$8,611/yr
Grad earnings
$44,349
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Hartnell College
Salinas, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,050/yr
Grad earnings
$44,316
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Midway University
Midway, Kentucky
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 95.2%
Annual cost
$41,400/yr
Grad earnings
$44,246
SAT avg
1,145
ACT mid
22
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Solano Community College
Fairfield, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,440/yr
Grad earnings
$44,170
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,717/yr
Grad earnings
$44,127
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$23,625/yr
Grad earnings
$44,114
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,173/yr
Grad earnings
$44,092
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mesa Community College
Mesa, Arizona
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,975/yr
Grad earnings
$44,034
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Williston State College
Williston, North Dakota
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,119/yr
Grad earnings
$44,017
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?
Columbia Gorge Community College leads with median graduate earnings of $44,440 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 College of Southern Maryland, Northland Community and Technical College, Merritt College, Brookdale 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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