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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 457–480 of 723 colleges

Morningside University
Sioux City, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$50,429/yr
Grad earnings
$55,494
SAT avg
910
ACT mid
N/A
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Clarke University
Dubuque, Iowa
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 68.2%
Annual cost
$52,899/yr
Grad earnings
$55,396
SAT avg
1,060
ACT mid
21
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Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 62.3%
Annual cost
$54,650/yr
Grad earnings
$55,055
SAT avg
1,160
ACT mid
N/A
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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?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh leads with median graduate earnings of $55,548 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 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Morningside University, Clarke University, Millersville University of Pennsylvania. 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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