First Professional Degree   California

Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Registered Nursing

23 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

23 Colleges
πŸ“ California
πŸŽ“ First Professional Degree

Showing 1–23 of 23 colleges in California

University of San Diego
San Diego, California
🏒 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 46.8%
Annual cost
$74,879/yr
Grad earnings
$86,522
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $75
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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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Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, California
🏒 Private N/A ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate N/A
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$143,238
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $60
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Registered Nursing in California?
23 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Registered Nursing in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in California?
University of San Francisco leads with median graduate earnings of $89,812 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of San Diego, National University, National University, University of Massachusetts Global. 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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