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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 481–504 of 649 colleges

Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 86.8%
Annual cost
$23,779/yr
Grad earnings
$53,263
SAT avg
1,154
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $38
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Alverno College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 93.1%
Annual cost
$44,163/yr
Grad earnings
$53,145
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Alverno College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 93.1%
Annual cost
$44,163/yr
Grad earnings
$53,145
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 1
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Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 80.6%
Annual cost
$40,519/yr
Grad earnings
$52,928
SAT avg
1,119
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Regis College
Weston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 89.3%
Annual cost
$64,315/yr
Grad earnings
$52,873
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 70.1%
Annual cost
$56,981/yr
Grad earnings
$52,410
SAT avg
1,205
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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La Roche University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 77.6%
Annual cost
$45,623/yr
Grad earnings
$52,341
SAT avg
1,140
ACT mid
21
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?
Montana State University leads with median graduate earnings of $53,263 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 Montana State University, University of Michigan-Flint, Alverno College, Ashland 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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