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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Registered Nursing

1,304 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

1,304 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 553–576 of 1,304 colleges

Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.5%
Annual cost
$57,966/yr
Grad earnings
$58,829
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
21
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 20
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Aurora University
Aurora, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 85.1%
Annual cost
$39,232/yr
Grad earnings
$58,709
SAT avg
1,072
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 70.2%
Annual cost
$25,016/yr
Grad earnings
$58,612
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
25
Apply by Dec 15 Fee $45
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 70.2%
Annual cost
$25,016/yr
Grad earnings
$58,612
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
25
Apply by Mar 1 Fee $45
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 70.2%
Annual cost
$25,016/yr
Grad earnings
$58,612
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
25
Apply by Aug 1 Fee $45
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McKendree University
Lebanon, Illinois
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 63.9%
Annual cost
$47,121/yr
Grad earnings
$58,572
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 91.7%
Annual cost
$42,526/yr
Grad earnings
$58,537
SAT avg
1,114
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 77.8%
Annual cost
$50,500/yr
Grad earnings
$58,433
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Registered Nursing in USA?
1,304 colleges and universities currently offer Masters 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?
Augsburg University leads with median graduate earnings of $58,829 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Aurora University, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Saint Xavier 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.

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