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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Registered Nursing

33 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

33 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 33 colleges in California

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$89,816
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60
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University of San Diego
San Diego, California
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 46.8%
Annual cost
$74,879/yr
Grad earnings
$86,522
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Registered Nursing in California?
33 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral Degree programs in Registered Nursing in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in California?
Loma Linda University leads with median graduate earnings of $89,816 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Loma Linda University, University of San Diego. 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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