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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 673–696 of 1,373 colleges

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,024/yr
Grad earnings
$40,513
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Vernon College
Vernon, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,676/yr
Grad earnings
$40,464
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Grossmont College
El Cajon, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,543/yr
Grad earnings
$40,309
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Lemoore College
Lemoore, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,119/yr
Grad earnings
$40,292
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, Wisconsin
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,604/yr
Grad earnings
$40,264
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Mendocino College
Ukiah, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,746/yr
Grad earnings
$40,243
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Hallmark University
San Antonio, Texas
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 98.2%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$40,183
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?
Central Arizona College leads with median graduate earnings of $40,513 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 Central Arizona College, Indian Hills Community College, CUNY Hostos Community College, Northern Wyoming Community College District. 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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