First Professional Degree   USA

Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Registered Nursing

649 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

649 Colleges
πŸ“ USA
πŸŽ“ First Professional Degree

Showing 217–240 of 649 colleges

Baylor University
Waco, Texas
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 51%
Annual cost
$70,130/yr
Grad earnings
$65,793
SAT avg
1,313
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Baylor University
Waco, Texas
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 51%
Annual cost
$70,130/yr
Grad earnings
$65,793
SAT avg
1,313
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $50
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
πŸ› Public Match
Acceptance rate 50.5%
Annual cost
$34,402/yr
Grad earnings
$65,337
SAT avg
1,318
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Fee $50
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
πŸ› Public Match
Acceptance rate 50.5%
Annual cost
$34,402/yr
Grad earnings
$65,337
SAT avg
1,318
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Oct 15 Fee $50
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
πŸ› Public Match
Acceptance rate 50.5%
Annual cost
$34,402/yr
Grad earnings
$65,337
SAT avg
1,318
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Sep 15 Fee $50
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Misericordia University
Dallas, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 84.9%
Annual cost
$51,023/yr
Grad earnings
$64,313
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Bethel University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 91%
Annual cost
$56,310/yr
Grad earnings
$63,764
SAT avg
1,243
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 1 Fee $55
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $55
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $55
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Registered Nursing in USA?
649 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional 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?
Baylor University leads with median graduate earnings of $65,793 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Massachusetts Global, Metropolitan State University, Misericordia University, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. 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.

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