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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 577–600 of 858 colleges

Union University
Jackson, Tennessee
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.2%
Annual cost
$55,790/yr
Grad earnings
$53,990
SAT avg
1,243
ACT mid
27
Apply by Feb 1
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Union University
Jackson, Tennessee
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.2%
Annual cost
$55,790/yr
Grad earnings
$53,990
SAT avg
1,243
ACT mid
27
Apply by Nov 1
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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 89.9%
Annual cost
$24,517/yr
Grad earnings
$53,874
SAT avg
1,114
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Radford University
Radford, Virginia
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 90.6%
Annual cost
$26,681/yr
Grad earnings
$53,739
SAT avg
1,061
ACT mid
21
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 82%
Annual cost
$26,794/yr
Grad earnings
$53,493
SAT avg
1,147
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 86.8%
Annual cost
$23,779/yr
Grad earnings
$53,263
SAT avg
1,154
ACT mid
24
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $38
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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?
Union University leads with median graduate earnings of $53,990 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 Fitchburg State University, Lubbock Christian University, Radford University, Southern Adventist 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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