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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 1321–1344 of 1,373 colleges

NUC University
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,778/yr
Grad earnings
$24,785
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, Mississippi
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,071/yr
Grad earnings
$24,289
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Huertas College
Caguas, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,265/yr
Grad earnings
$22,927
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, South Dakota
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,841/yr
Grad earnings
$22,517
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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CEM College-San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,668/yr
Grad earnings
$21,033
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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CEM College-Humacao
Humacao, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,485/yr
Grad earnings
$21,033
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Atenas University
Manati, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,338/yr
Grad earnings
$20,231
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Dewey University-Carolina
Carolina, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,826/yr
Grad earnings
$19,761
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Dewey University-Hato Rey
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,591/yr
Grad earnings
$19,761
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?
Universidad Central de Bayamon leads with median graduate earnings of $25,021 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 Universidad Central de Bayamon, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, NUC University, College of Micronesia-FSM. 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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