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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 385–408 of 858 colleges

Long Island University
Brookville, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 89.8%
Annual cost
$52,419/yr
Grad earnings
$59,950
SAT avg
1,259
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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King University
Bristol, Tennessee
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 54.4%
Annual cost
$47,469/yr
Grad earnings
$59,831
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Walsh University
North Canton, Ohio
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 78.2%
Annual cost
$45,817/yr
Grad earnings
$59,764
SAT avg
1,210
ACT mid
23
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Edgewood College
Madison, Wisconsin
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 94.5%
Annual cost
$48,450/yr
Grad earnings
$59,728
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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North Park University
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 72.8%
Annual cost
$42,040/yr
Grad earnings
$59,572
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
23
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Cedar Crest College
Allentown, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99.1%
Annual cost
$56,240/yr
Grad earnings
$59,460
SAT avg
1,070
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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The University of Tampa
Tampa, Florida
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 40.9%
Annual cost
$49,841/yr
Grad earnings
$59,436
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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St Catherine University
Saint Paul, Minnesota
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 94.1%
Annual cost
$58,432/yr
Grad earnings
$59,282
SAT avg
1,190
ACT mid
23
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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?
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global leads with median graduate earnings of $59,986 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 Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion, Long Island University, University of Saint Joseph. 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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