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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 529–552 of 1,373 colleges

Palomar College
San Marcos, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,997/yr
Grad earnings
$42,300
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,448/yr
Grad earnings
$42,253
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Sacramento City College
Sacramento, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,062/yr
Grad earnings
$42,214
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,353/yr
Grad earnings
$42,193
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Lee College
Baytown, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,050/yr
Grad earnings
$42,178
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Citrus College
Glendora, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,412/yr
Grad earnings
$42,065
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Troy University
Troy, Alabama
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.6%
Annual cost
$21,816/yr
Grad earnings
$42,062
SAT avg
1,086
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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College of Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, Idaho
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,392/yr
Grad earnings
$42,057
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Odessa College
Odessa, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,315/yr
Grad earnings
$42,026
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,645/yr
Grad earnings
$42,006
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Western Nevada College
Carson City, Nevada
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,595/yr
Grad earnings
$41,987
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Spokane Community College
Spokane, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,083/yr
Grad earnings
$41,984
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$24,948/yr
Grad earnings
$41,939
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $35
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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?
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College leads with median graduate earnings of $42,306 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 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, Palomar College, Niagara County Community College, Mid-State Technical 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

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