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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 673–696 of 723 colleges

William Carey University
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 58%
Annual cost
$30,846/yr
Grad earnings
$43,087
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$42,810
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,029/yr
Grad earnings
$42,189
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Troy University
Troy, Alabama
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.6%
Annual cost
$21,816/yr
Grad earnings
$42,062
SAT avg
1,086
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99.7%
Annual cost
$22,008/yr
Grad earnings
$41,991
SAT avg
1,091
ACT mid
19
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, Indiana
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,994/yr
Grad earnings
$36,596
SAT avg
N/A
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?
Southern University and A & M College leads with median graduate earnings of $43,371 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 William Carey University, Walden University, Arkansas State University, Capella 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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