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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 73–96 of 649 colleges

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 21.6%
Annual cost
$82,818/yr
Grad earnings
$78,158
SAT avg
1,469
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15 Fee $85
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 18.5%
Annual cost
$77,708/yr
Grad earnings
$75,328
SAT avg
1,416
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 78.9%
Annual cost
$63,042/yr
Grad earnings
$74,742
SAT avg
1,257
ACT mid
27
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Dec 20
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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?
Marquette University leads with median graduate earnings of $78,257 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 Mount Carmel College of Nursing. 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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