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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Registered Nursing

23 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

23 Colleges
📍 New Jersey
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–23 of 23 colleges in New Jersey

Jersey College
Teterboro, New Jersey
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 67.9%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$66,087
SAT avg
967
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Best Care College
East Orange, New Jersey
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$64,311
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $100
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Eastwick College-Ramsey
Ramsey, New Jersey
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,887/yr
Grad earnings
$51,725
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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County College of Morris
Randolph, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,629/yr
Grad earnings
$50,243
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Middlesex College
Edison, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,721/yr
Grad earnings
$46,861
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,317/yr
Grad earnings
$46,624
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,424/yr
Grad earnings
$45,210
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,538/yr
Grad earnings
$41,212
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Salem Community College
Carneys Point, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,706/yr
Grad earnings
$38,020
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,821/yr
Grad earnings
$37,230
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 New Jersey?
23 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Registered Nursing in New Jersey, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in New Jersey?
Jersey College leads with median graduate earnings of $66,087 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in New Jersey have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Jersey College, Best Care College, Eastwick College-Ramsey, County College of Morris. 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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