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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 649–672 of 723 colleges

Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,084/yr
Grad earnings
$45,608
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 80.7%
Annual cost
$57,649/yr
Grad earnings
$45,543
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $35
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99.3%
Annual cost
$41,707/yr
Grad earnings
$44,813
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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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?
Eastern Kentucky University leads with median graduate earnings of $45,795 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 Eastern Kentucky University, Idaho State University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Kent State University at Kent. 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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