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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 73–96 of 723 colleges

Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76%
Annual cost
$69,290/yr
Grad earnings
$78,892
SAT avg
1,316
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76%
Annual cost
$69,290/yr
Grad earnings
$78,892
SAT avg
1,316
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 75.6%
Annual cost
$48,251/yr
Grad earnings
$77,789
SAT avg
1,193
ACT mid
29
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 15
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Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 75.6%
Annual cost
$48,251/yr
Grad earnings
$77,789
SAT avg
1,193
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1
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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$57,444/yr
Grad earnings
$75,482
SAT avg
1,224
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 31 Fee $50
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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$57,444/yr
Grad earnings
$75,482
SAT avg
1,224
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 18.5%
Annual cost
$77,708/yr
Grad earnings
$75,328
SAT avg
1,416
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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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 St. Augustine for Health Sciences leads with median graduate earnings of $79,150 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 Adelphi 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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