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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 505–528 of 858 colleges

Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 81.1%
Annual cost
$18,490/yr
Grad earnings
$56,318
SAT avg
1,010
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,172/yr
Grad earnings
$56,287
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Viterbo University
La Crosse, Wisconsin
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 73.3%
Annual cost
$44,123/yr
Grad earnings
$55,660
SAT avg
1,184
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Morningside University
Sioux City, Iowa
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 70.6%
Annual cost
$50,429/yr
Grad earnings
$55,494
SAT avg
910
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Cedarville University
Cedarville, Ohio
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 62.8%
Annual cost
$46,994/yr
Grad earnings
$55,443
SAT avg
1,246
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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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?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville leads with median graduate earnings of $56,346 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 Rhode Island College, Weber State University, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Grand Valley State 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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