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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 1009–1032 of 1,373 colleges

Fortis College-Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$30,689/yr
Grad earnings
$36,368
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Fortis College-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$34,276/yr
Grad earnings
$36,368
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Porterville College
Porterville, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,522/yr
Grad earnings
$36,328
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, Maryland
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,090/yr
Grad earnings
$36,301
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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College of the Redwoods
Eureka, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,251/yr
Grad earnings
$36,243
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Victor Valley College
Victorville, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,786/yr
Grad earnings
$36,119
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Panola College
Carthage, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,950/yr
Grad earnings
$36,072
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?
Fortis College-Cincinnati leads with median graduate earnings of $36,368 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 Fortis College-Cincinnati, Fortis College-Columbia, Fortis Institute-Towson, Bluegrass Community and 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

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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