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 241–264 of 649 colleges

Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15
View college details
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
View college details
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏒 Private Match
Acceptance rate 66%
Annual cost
$63,512/yr
Grad earnings
$63,494
SAT avg
1,332
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
View college details
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 91.5%
Annual cost
$56,956/yr
Grad earnings
$63,454
SAT avg
1,134
ACT mid
24
Apply by Dec 1
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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 91.5%
Annual cost
$56,956/yr
Grad earnings
$63,454
SAT avg
1,134
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 1
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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 91.5%
Annual cost
$56,956/yr
Grad earnings
$63,454
SAT avg
1,134
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
πŸ› Public Match
Acceptance rate 60%
Annual cost
$35,116/yr
Grad earnings
$62,472
SAT avg
1,357
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $55
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
πŸ› Public Match
Acceptance rate 60%
Annual cost
$35,116/yr
Grad earnings
$62,472
SAT avg
1,357
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 1 Fee $55
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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 74.2%
Annual cost
$38,965/yr
Grad earnings
$62,235
SAT avg
1,030
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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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?
University of North Dakota leads with median graduate earnings of $63,552 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 Wilkes University, Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, California State University-Fullerton, Holy Family 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.

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