College Portal

Doctoral Degree   USA

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 193–216 of 723 colleges

DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.5%
Annual cost
$59,467/yr
Grad earnings
$68,751
SAT avg
1,254
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
View college details
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 57.3%
Annual cost
$61,414/yr
Grad earnings
$68,010
SAT avg
1,211
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
View college details
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 89.5%
Annual cost
$60,113/yr
Grad earnings
$67,991
SAT avg
1,204
ACT mid
24
Apply by Mar 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $60
View college details
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 89.5%
Annual cost
$60,113/yr
Grad earnings
$67,991
SAT avg
1,204
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $60
View college details
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 89.5%
Annual cost
$60,113/yr
Grad earnings
$67,991
SAT avg
1,204
ACT mid
24
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $60
View college details
Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 80.5%
Annual cost
$55,748/yr
Grad earnings
$67,516
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
View college details
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.9%
Annual cost
$30,528/yr
Grad earnings
$67,253
SAT avg
1,261
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $65
View college details
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Apr 1 Decision May 15 Fee $55
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 Minnesota-Twin Cities leads with median graduate earnings of $69,020 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 Jacksonville University, Marymount University, Michigan 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

Browse other degree levels

1 Certificate courses 2 Associate courses 3 Bachelor's courses 4 Post-Bacc courses 5 Post-Bacc II courses 6 Master's courses 7 Post-Master courses 8 Doctor's courses