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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Registered Nursing

858 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

858 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 265–288 of 858 colleges

Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72.7%
Annual cost
$45,843/yr
Grad earnings
$66,099
SAT avg
1,117
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Mercy College of Ohio
Toledo, Ohio
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 42.8%
Annual cost
$26,491/yr
Grad earnings
$65,409
SAT avg
961
ACT mid
19
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $20
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Clarkson College
Omaha, Nebraska
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 64.3%
Annual cost
$23,962/yr
Grad earnings
$64,876
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Registered Nursing in USA?
858 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate 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?
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus leads with median graduate earnings of $66,125 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Lewis University, The College of Saint Scholastica, University of Massachusetts-Boston, University of Mount Saint Vincent. 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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