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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 745–768 of 858 colleges

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, Louisiana
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 67.6%
Annual cost
$21,168/yr
Grad earnings
$46,453
SAT avg
1,080
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $20
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Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 96.5%
Annual cost
$21,299/yr
Grad earnings
$46,354
SAT avg
1,051
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,084/yr
Grad earnings
$45,608
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Davenport University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97.1%
Annual cost
$35,864/yr
Grad earnings
$45,099
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Husson University
Bangor, Maine
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 86.4%
Annual cost
$34,073/yr
Grad earnings
$45,025
SAT avg
1,110
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Dec 15 Decision Jan 15
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 99.3%
Annual cost
$41,707/yr
Grad earnings
$44,813
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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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?
Southeastern Louisiana University leads with median graduate earnings of $46,482 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 McNeese State University, Marshall University, University of Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky 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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