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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 433–456 of 1,373 colleges

Midland College
Midland, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,519/yr
Grad earnings
$43,958
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cecil College
North East, Maryland
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,109/yr
Grad earnings
$43,952
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,166/yr
Grad earnings
$43,937
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,713/yr
Grad earnings
$43,845
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Ridgewater College
Willmar, Minnesota
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,195/yr
Grad earnings
$43,827
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, Massachusetts
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,356/yr
Grad earnings
$43,670
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Goodwin University
East Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$39,745/yr
Grad earnings
$43,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,848/yr
Grad earnings
$43,552
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cypress College
Cypress, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,752/yr
Grad earnings
$43,533
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Skagit Valley College
Mount Vernon, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,326/yr
Grad earnings
$43,505
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Yakima Valley College
Yakima, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,374/yr
Grad earnings
$43,499
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?
Midland College leads with median graduate earnings of $43,958 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 Midland College, Cecil College, Pasadena City College, Dutchess 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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