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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 433–456 of 723 colleges

Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 81.1%
Annual cost
$18,490/yr
Grad earnings
$56,318
SAT avg
1,010
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Barry University
Miami, Florida
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 59.1%
Annual cost
$48,300/yr
Grad earnings
$55,966
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 96.4%
Annual cost
$60,480/yr
Grad earnings
$55,930
SAT avg
1,277
ACT mid
27
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $50
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 96.4%
Annual cost
$60,480/yr
Grad earnings
$55,930
SAT avg
1,277
ACT mid
27
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 20 Fee $50
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 96.4%
Annual cost
$60,480/yr
Grad earnings
$55,930
SAT avg
1,277
ACT mid
27
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15 Fee $50
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Viterbo University
La Crosse, Wisconsin
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 73.3%
Annual cost
$44,123/yr
Grad earnings
$55,660
SAT avg
1,184
ACT mid
23
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?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville leads with median graduate earnings of $56,346 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 Rhode Island College, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Grand Valley State University, Concordia University-Wisconsin. 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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