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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 433–456 of 649 colleges

Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 62.3%
Annual cost
$54,650/yr
Grad earnings
$55,055
SAT avg
1,160
ACT mid
N/A
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Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 70.4%
Annual cost
$46,144/yr
Grad earnings
$54,655
SAT avg
1,150
ACT mid
25
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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?
East Carolina University leads with median graduate earnings of $55,146 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 Alvernia University, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 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

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