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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 97–120 of 1,373 colleges

Cox College
Springfield, Missouri
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 71.4%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$56,867
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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De Anza College
Cupertino, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,167/yr
Grad earnings
$56,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,798/yr
Grad earnings
$56,310
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Park University
Parkville, Missouri
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$23,714/yr
Grad earnings
$56,309
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $35
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🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,172/yr
Grad earnings
$56,287
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,172/yr
Grad earnings
$55,486
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $35
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Trocaire College
Buffalo, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83%
Annual cost
$29,500/yr
Grad earnings
$55,318
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of Saint Mary
Omaha, Nebraska
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 44%
Annual cost
$33,989/yr
Grad earnings
$54,338
SAT avg
1,120
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?
The Chicago School at Los Angeles leads with median graduate earnings of $56,899 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 Cox College, De Anza College, Bellevue College, Park University. 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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