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 193–216 of 649 colleges

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 83.9%
Annual cost
$30,528/yr
Grad earnings
$67,253
SAT avg
1,261
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $65
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Apr 1 Decision May 15 Fee $55
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 31 Fee $55
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Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 93.6%
Annual cost
$53,359/yr
Grad earnings
$67,145
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
N/A
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D'Youville University
Buffalo, New York
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82.4%
Annual cost
$42,512/yr
Grad earnings
$66,942
SAT avg
1,040
ACT mid
24
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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?
La Salle University leads with median graduate earnings of $67,416 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 Michigan State University, Gwynedd Mercy University, D'Youville University, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh 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.

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