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 601–624 of 649 colleges

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97.1%
Annual cost
$23,520/yr
Grad earnings
$43,889
SAT avg
977
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $45
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Francis Marion University
Florence, South Carolina
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82.2%
Annual cost
$22,944/yr
Grad earnings
$43,888
SAT avg
1,039
ACT mid
19
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $41
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Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas
πŸ› Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.7%
Annual cost
$22,823/yr
Grad earnings
$42,617
SAT avg
1,119
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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Troy University
Troy, Alabama
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.6%
Annual cost
$21,816/yr
Grad earnings
$42,062
SAT avg
1,086
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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Delta State University
Cleveland, Mississippi
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99.7%
Annual cost
$22,008/yr
Grad earnings
$41,991
SAT avg
1,091
ACT mid
19
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, Indiana
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,994/yr
Grad earnings
$36,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Kentucky State University
Frankfort, Kentucky
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.6%
Annual cost
$21,023/yr
Grad earnings
$36,382
SAT avg
910
ACT mid
N/A
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South University-Tampa
Tampa, Florida
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,016/yr
Grad earnings
$34,421
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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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 Agricultural and Mechanical University leads with median graduate earnings of $44,349 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 Western Kentucky University, Francis Marion University, Arkansas State University, Troy 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.

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