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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 97–120 of 858 colleges

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 Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 78.9%
Annual cost
$63,042/yr
Grad earnings
$74,742
SAT avg
1,257
ACT mid
27
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Dec 20
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
🏛 Public Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 49%
Annual cost
$29,174/yr
Grad earnings
$74,502
SAT avg
1,410
ACT mid
31
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Wagner College
Staten Island, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83.5%
Annual cost
$63,007/yr
Grad earnings
$74,360
SAT avg
1,234
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Feb 15
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Wagner College
Staten Island, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83.5%
Annual cost
$63,007/yr
Grad earnings
$74,360
SAT avg
1,234
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15
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Wagner College
Staten Island, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83.5%
Annual cost
$63,007/yr
Grad earnings
$74,360
SAT avg
1,234
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15
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Wagner College
Staten Island, New York
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 83.5%
Annual cost
$63,007/yr
Grad earnings
$74,360
SAT avg
1,234
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 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?
Seattle University leads with median graduate earnings of $75,272 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 Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Stony Brook 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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