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 457–480 of 649 colleges

Briar Cliff University
Sioux City, Iowa
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$49,693/yr
Grad earnings
$54,475
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 78.5%
Annual cost
$53,939/yr
Grad earnings
$54,064
SAT avg
1,214
ACT mid
27
Apply by Nov 15
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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 78.5%
Annual cost
$53,939/yr
Grad earnings
$54,064
SAT avg
1,214
ACT mid
27
Apply by Feb 15
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Radford University
Radford, Virginia
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 90.6%
Annual cost
$26,681/yr
Grad earnings
$53,739
SAT avg
1,061
ACT mid
21
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University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Indiana
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72.8%
Annual cost
$48,674/yr
Grad earnings
$53,610
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82%
Annual cost
$26,794/yr
Grad earnings
$53,493
SAT avg
1,147
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?
Florida Gulf Coast University leads with median graduate earnings of $54,560 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 Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham. 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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