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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 529–552 of 723 colleges

Goshen College
Goshen, Indiana
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.9%
Annual cost
$47,206/yr
Grad earnings
$51,943
SAT avg
1,049
ACT mid
27
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 94.9%
Annual cost
$21,064/yr
Grad earnings
$51,532
SAT avg
1,118
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Millikin University
Decatur, Illinois
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 54.1%
Annual cost
$41,297/yr
Grad earnings
$51,262
SAT avg
1,050
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Carlow University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 87.1%
Annual cost
$46,864/yr
Grad earnings
$51,051
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
23
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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 Northern Colorado leads with median graduate earnings of $52,231 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 Northern Colorado, Saginaw Valley State University, Goshen College, College of Our Lady of the Elms. 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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