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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 97–120 of 1,304 colleges

Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76%
Annual cost
$69,290/yr
Grad earnings
$78,892
SAT avg
1,316
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76%
Annual cost
$69,290/yr
Grad earnings
$78,892
SAT avg
1,316
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Excelsior University
Albany, New York
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$78,493
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15 Fee $85
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 75.6%
Annual cost
$48,251/yr
Grad earnings
$77,789
SAT avg
1,193
ACT mid
29
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 15
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Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 75.6%
Annual cost
$48,251/yr
Grad earnings
$77,789
SAT avg
1,193
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1
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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?
Gonzaga University leads with median graduate earnings of $78,892 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 Excelsior 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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