First Professional Degree   Pennsylvania

Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Registered Nursing

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

53 Colleges
πŸ“ Pennsylvania
πŸŽ“ First Professional Degree

Showing 1–24 of 53 colleges in Pennsylvania

Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $65
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $65
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $65
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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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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
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Misericordia University
Dallas, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 84.9%
Annual cost
$51,023/yr
Grad earnings
$64,313
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 10 Fee $55
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $55
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
πŸ› Public Safety
Acceptance rate 82.9%
Annual cost
$39,799/yr
Grad earnings
$63,727
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 1 Fee $55
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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 91.5%
Annual cost
$56,956/yr
Grad earnings
$63,454
SAT avg
1,134
ACT mid
24
Apply by Dec 1
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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 91.5%
Annual cost
$56,956/yr
Grad earnings
$63,454
SAT avg
1,134
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 91.5%
Annual cost
$56,956/yr
Grad earnings
$63,454
SAT avg
1,134
ACT mid
24
Apply by Feb 1
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Registered Nursing in Pennsylvania?
53 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Registered Nursing in Pennsylvania, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in Pennsylvania?
Drexel University leads with median graduate earnings of $84,648 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in Pennsylvania have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Gwynedd Mercy University, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, Misericordia University, Temple 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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