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 313–336 of 649 colleges

Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 81.1%
Annual cost
$65,706/yr
Grad earnings
$59,354
SAT avg
1,233
ACT mid
26
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, Indiana
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 81.1%
Annual cost
$65,706/yr
Grad earnings
$59,354
SAT avg
1,233
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 20
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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 94.1%
Annual cost
$58,432/yr
Grad earnings
$59,282
SAT avg
1,190
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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University of St Thomas
Houston, Texas
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 93.3%
Annual cost
$44,151/yr
Grad earnings
$59,224
SAT avg
1,204
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 75.8%
Annual cost
$32,024/yr
Grad earnings
$59,221
SAT avg
1,287
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $40
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Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.9%
Annual cost
$38,809/yr
Grad earnings
$59,058
SAT avg
1,000
ACT mid
23
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Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 76.7%
Annual cost
$51,236/yr
Grad earnings
$58,845
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
24
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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.5%
Annual cost
$57,966/yr
Grad earnings
$58,829
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
21
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15
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Augsburg University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.5%
Annual cost
$57,966/yr
Grad earnings
$58,829
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
21
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 20
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Marian University
Indianapolis, Indiana
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 95.3%
Annual cost
$52,691/yr
Grad earnings
$58,759
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 70.2%
Annual cost
$25,016/yr
Grad earnings
$58,612
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
25
Apply by Aug 1 Fee $45
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 70.2%
Annual cost
$25,016/yr
Grad earnings
$58,612
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
25
Apply by Mar 1 Fee $45
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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, Michigan
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 70.2%
Annual cost
$25,016/yr
Grad earnings
$58,612
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
25
Apply by Dec 15 Fee $45
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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?
The University of Tampa leads with median graduate earnings of $59,436 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 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University, St Catherine University, University of St Thomas, The University of Alabama. 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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