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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Registered Nursing

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

649 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 265–288 of 649 colleges

Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 90.6%
Annual cost
$51,075/yr
Grad earnings
$62,105
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.2%
Annual cost
$25,215/yr
Grad earnings
$61,945
SAT avg
1,186
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Daemen University
Amherst, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 76.2%
Annual cost
$44,232/yr
Grad earnings
$61,808
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
🏛 Public Reach ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 25.4%
Annual cost
$23,683/yr
Grad earnings
$61,675
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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DeSales University
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 78.6%
Annual cost
$59,409/yr
Grad earnings
$61,295
SAT avg
1,199
ACT mid
26
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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?
North Dakota State University-Main Campus leads with median graduate earnings of $62,203 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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus, Illinois State University, Robert Morris University, University of Kansas. 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 First Professional 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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