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 — updated for 2026 admissions.

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South University-Savannah

Savannah, Georgia

🏢 Private Open Admissions

Acceptance rate 100%

Annual cost

$31,163/yr

Grad earnings

$34,421

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

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Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, California

🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate N/A

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Grad earnings

$143,238

SAT avg

N/A

ACT mid

N/A

Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

🏢 Private Highly Selective

Acceptance rate 5.9%

Annual cost

$85,738/yr

Grad earnings

$111,371

SAT avg

1,545

ACT mid

34

Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 31 Fee $75

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

🏢 Private Highly Selective

Acceptance rate 5.9%

Annual cost

$85,738/yr

Grad earnings

$111,371

SAT avg

1,545

ACT mid

34

Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Brooklyn, New York

🏛 Public N/A

Acceptance rate N/A

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Grad earnings

$109,601

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Touro University California

Vallejo, California

🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate N/A

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Grad earnings

$104,805

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N/A

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Touro University Nevada

Henderson, Nevada

🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate N/A

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Grad earnings

$104,805

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N/A

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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York

🏢 Private Highly Selective

Acceptance rate 4.2%

Annual cost

$86,042/yr

Grad earnings

$102,491

SAT avg

1,547

ACT mid

35

Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85

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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York

🏢 Private Highly Selective

Acceptance rate 4.2%

Annual cost

$86,042/yr

Grad earnings

$102,491

SAT avg

1,547

ACT mid

35

Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85

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Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon

🏛 Public N/A

Acceptance rate N/A

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Grad earnings

$101,028

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N/A

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

🏢 Private Reach

Acceptance rate 25.1%

Annual cost

$80,866/yr

Grad earnings

$100,423

SAT avg

1,466

ACT mid

33

Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

🏢 Private Reach

Acceptance rate 25.1%

Annual cost

$80,866/yr

Grad earnings

$100,423

SAT avg

1,466

ACT mid

33

Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

🏢 Private Reach

Acceptance rate 25.1%

Annual cost

$80,866/yr

Grad earnings

$100,423

SAT avg

1,466

ACT mid

33

Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $80

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

🏢 Private Reach

Acceptance rate 25.1%

Annual cost

$80,866/yr

Grad earnings

$100,423

SAT avg

1,466

ACT mid

33

Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80

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Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona, California

🏢 Private N/A

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Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona, California

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University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Worcester, Massachusetts

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Midwestern University-Glendale

Glendale, Arizona

🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling

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Midwestern University-Glendale

Glendale, Arizona

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Midwestern University-Glendale

Glendale, Arizona

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Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Provo, Utah

🏢 Private N/A ↻ Rolling

Acceptance rate N/A

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Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50

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Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

North Chicago, Illinois

🏢 Private N/A

Acceptance rate N/A

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Frontier Nursing University

Versailles, Kentucky

🏢 Private N/A

Acceptance rate N/A

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Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc

Madison, Tennessee

🏢 Private 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?

South University-Savannah leads with median graduate earnings of $34,421 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 Samuel Merritt University, Touro University California, Touro University Nevada, Midwestern University-Glendale. 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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