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
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Showing 169–192 of 649 colleges

DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.5%
Annual cost
$59,467/yr
Grad earnings
$68,751
SAT avg
1,254
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida
🏒 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 57.3%
Annual cost
$61,414/yr
Grad earnings
$68,010
SAT avg
1,211
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $30
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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 89.5%
Annual cost
$60,113/yr
Grad earnings
$67,991
SAT avg
1,204
ACT mid
24
Apply by Mar 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $60
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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 89.5%
Annual cost
$60,113/yr
Grad earnings
$67,991
SAT avg
1,204
ACT mid
24
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $60
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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, New Jersey
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 89.5%
Annual cost
$60,113/yr
Grad earnings
$67,991
SAT avg
1,204
ACT mid
24
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $60
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National University
San Diego, California
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$37,116/yr
Grad earnings
$67,548
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $60
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National University
San Diego, California
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$37,116/yr
Grad earnings
$67,548
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $60
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Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 80.5%
Annual cost
$55,748/yr
Grad earnings
$67,516
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?
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster leads with median graduate earnings of $69,731 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 Thomas Edison State University, Jacksonville University, National University, National 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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