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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Registered Nursing

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

723 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 313–336 of 723 colleges

University of Mary
Bismarck, North Dakota
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 78.3%
Annual cost
$32,879/yr
Grad earnings
$60,909
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 78.8%
Annual cost
$52,436/yr
Grad earnings
$60,787
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 59.1%
Annual cost
$55,082/yr
Grad earnings
$59,982
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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King University
Bristol, Tennessee
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 54.4%
Annual cost
$47,469/yr
Grad earnings
$59,831
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Walsh University
North Canton, Ohio
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 78.2%
Annual cost
$45,817/yr
Grad earnings
$59,764
SAT avg
1,210
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 94.5%
Annual cost
$48,450/yr
Grad earnings
$59,728
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Registered Nursing in USA?
723 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral 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?
California State University-Fresno leads with median graduate earnings of $61,244 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including California State University-Fresno, Dominican University New York, University of Mary, Mount Mercy 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 Doctoral Degree in Registered Nursing

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Registered Nurses Acute Care Nurses Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Critical Care Nurses Clinical Nurse Specialists Medical and Health Services Managers Nurse Practitioners Nurse Anesthetists Nurse Midwives

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