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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Registered Nursing

40 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

40 Colleges
📍 North Carolina
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–24 of 40 colleges in North Carolina

Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Mar 15 Fee $85
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Fee $85
View college details
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 6.8%
Annual cost
$82,749/yr
Grad earnings
$97,800
SAT avg
1,539
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Fee $85
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Registered Nursing in North Carolina?
40 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate programs in Registered Nursing in North Carolina, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in North Carolina?
Duke University leads with median graduate earnings of $97,800 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in North Carolina have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Carolinas College of Health Sciences, Carolinas College of Health Sciences, Carolinas College of Health Sciences. 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.

Careers after Professional Certificate in Registered Nursing

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