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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 985–1008 of 1,373 colleges

Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, Indiana
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,994/yr
Grad earnings
$36,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Murray State College
Tishomingo, Oklahoma
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,189/yr
Grad earnings
$36,545
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Paris Junior College
Paris, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,951/yr
Grad earnings
$36,515
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Juan College
Farmington, New Mexico
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,178/yr
Grad earnings
$36,513
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Trinidad State College
Trinidad, Colorado
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,373/yr
Grad earnings
$36,475
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Alpena Community College
Alpena, Michigan
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,320/yr
Grad earnings
$36,442
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Fortis College-Columbus
Westerville, Ohio
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,806/yr
Grad earnings
$36,368
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?
Arkansas State University-Beebe leads with median graduate earnings of $36,603 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 Arkansas State University-Beebe, Southern Union State Community College, Purdue University Global, North Central Michigan 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

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Registered Nurses Acute Care Nurses Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Critical Care Nurses Clinical Nurse Specialists Medical and Health Services Managers Nurse Practitioners Nurse Anesthetists Nurse Midwives

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