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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 73–96 of 858 colleges

Excelsior University
Albany, New York
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$78,493
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 75.6%
Annual cost
$48,251/yr
Grad earnings
$77,789
SAT avg
1,193
ACT mid
29
Apply by Feb 15 Decision Apr 1
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Molloy University
Rockville Centre, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 75.6%
Annual cost
$48,251/yr
Grad earnings
$77,789
SAT avg
1,193
ACT mid
29
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 15
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Bellin College
Green Bay, Wisconsin
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$32,000/yr
Grad earnings
$76,222
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Immaculata University
Immaculata, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 78.5%
Annual cost
$45,416/yr
Grad earnings
$75,701
SAT avg
1,163
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$57,444/yr
Grad earnings
$75,482
SAT avg
1,224
ACT mid
26
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 31 Fee $50
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Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$57,444/yr
Grad earnings
$75,482
SAT avg
1,224
ACT mid
26
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 18.5%
Annual cost
$77,708/yr
Grad earnings
$75,328
SAT avg
1,416
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
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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 Rochester leads with median graduate earnings of $79,042 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 Excelsior University, Bellin College, Immaculata University, Adelphi 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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