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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 529–552 of 649 colleges

Washburn University
Topeka, Kansas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,949/yr
Grad earnings
$49,774
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $20
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Spalding University
Louisville, Kentucky
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 98.6%
Annual cost
$43,474/yr
Grad earnings
$49,438
SAT avg
1,014
ACT mid
20
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, West Virginia
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 95.7%
Annual cost
$19,863/yr
Grad earnings
$49,358
SAT avg
1,022
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $45
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 91.5%
Annual cost
$23,475/yr
Grad earnings
$48,387
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Mount Marty University
Yankton, South Dakota
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 48.1%
Annual cost
$45,209/yr
Grad earnings
$48,179
SAT avg
1,120
ACT mid
22
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?
Missouri State University-Springfield leads with median graduate earnings of $49,827 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 Missouri State University-Springfield, Missouri State University-Springfield, Washburn University, Wright State University-Main Campus. 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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