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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 25–48 of 649 colleges

Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 45%
Annual cost
$73,371/yr
Grad earnings
$88,794
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $60
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Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 45%
Annual cost
$73,371/yr
Grad earnings
$88,794
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $60
View college details
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 45%
Annual cost
$73,371/yr
Grad earnings
$88,794
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $60
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Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 45%
Annual cost
$73,371/yr
Grad earnings
$88,794
SAT avg
1,323
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $60
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University of San Diego
San Diego, California
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 46.8%
Annual cost
$74,879/yr
Grad earnings
$86,522
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $75
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $65
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $65
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $65
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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77%
Annual cost
$69,666/yr
Grad earnings
$83,759
SAT avg
1,212
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Feb 15 Fee $65
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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?
Fairfield University leads with median graduate earnings of $88,794 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 University of San Diego. 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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