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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 385–408 of 649 colleges

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, Ohio
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 84%
Annual cost
$49,537/yr
Grad earnings
$56,878
SAT avg
1,140
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 81.1%
Annual cost
$18,490/yr
Grad earnings
$56,318
SAT avg
1,010
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,172/yr
Grad earnings
$56,287
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Barry University
Miami, Florida
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 59.1%
Annual cost
$48,300/yr
Grad earnings
$55,966
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — 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?
Minnesota State University-Mankato leads with median graduate earnings of $56,922 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 Ursuline College, Florida Atlantic University, Rhode Island College, Weber State 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.

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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