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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 169–192 of 723 colleges

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.3%
Annual cost
$29,043/yr
Grad earnings
$70,814
SAT avg
1,298
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Pace University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.1%
Annual cost
$68,092/yr
Grad earnings
$70,378
SAT avg
1,232
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $50
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Pace University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.1%
Annual cost
$68,092/yr
Grad earnings
$70,378
SAT avg
1,232
ACT mid
26
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $50
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Pace University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.1%
Annual cost
$68,092/yr
Grad earnings
$70,378
SAT avg
1,232
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
View college details
Pace University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.1%
Annual cost
$68,092/yr
Grad earnings
$70,378
SAT avg
1,232
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
View college details

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 Detroit Mercy leads with median graduate earnings of $71,030 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 Detroit Mercy, Bryan College of Health Sciences, University at Buffalo, Thomas Edison State 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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