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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 553–576 of 1,373 colleges

Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,741/yr
Grad earnings
$41,923
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,487/yr
Grad earnings
$41,900
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Colby Community College
Colby, Kansas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,705/yr
Grad earnings
$41,889
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Aims Community College
Greeley, Colorado
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,478/yr
Grad earnings
$41,887
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Butte College
Oroville, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,636/yr
Grad earnings
$41,810
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, Arkansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 96.3%
Annual cost
$21,536/yr
Grad earnings
$41,766
SAT avg
1,050
ACT mid
N/A
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Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,608/yr
Grad earnings
$41,728
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Dallas College
Dallas, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,641/yr
Grad earnings
$41,714
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,353/yr
Grad earnings
$41,631
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,353/yr
Grad earnings
$41,631
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,353/yr
Grad earnings
$41,631
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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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?
Palm Beach State College leads with median graduate earnings of $41,923 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 Palm Beach State College, Texas Southmost College, Ulster County Community College, Colby 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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