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#1 #1 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Each year, South College awards about 237 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 711 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#2 #2 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 44 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 710–970 Median Starting Salary $59,299
#3 #3 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 130 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#4 #4 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Dean College Franklin, MA At Dean College, the most popular majors students pursue are Dance, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General. In fact, Dean College awards 33 degrees per year to Dance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $61,740
#5 #5 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 27 degrees to students studying Divinity/Ministry, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,708
#6 #6 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Keystone College La Plume, PA Every year, Keystone College grants about 27 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Applied Psychology, Social Sciences, Other, and Wildlife Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $59,698
#7 #7 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, MO Every year, Columbia College awards around 223 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $56,600
#8 #8 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA At Georgia Military College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 242 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#9 #9 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Holmes Community College Goodman, MS Annually, Holmes Community College grants about 128 degrees to those majoring in Pre-Nursing Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK Annually, Tulsa Community College awards about 376 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 209 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#11 #11 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ Annually, Hudson County Community College awards around 231 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 114 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#12 #12 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MO Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Connors State College Warner, OK At Connors State College, the most popular majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Pre-Nursing Studies. In fact, Connors State College grants 137 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS At East Mississippi Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Pre-Nursing Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, East Mississippi Community College grants 76 degrees every year to Pre-Nursing Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#16 #16 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Palau Community College Koror, At Palau Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Pre-Nursing Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Construction Trades, and General. In fact, Palau Community College grants 11 degrees per year to Pre-Nursing Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Wharton County Junior College Wharton, TX At Wharton County Junior College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Pre-Nursing Studies. In fact, Wharton County Junior College grants 313 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Hill College Hillsboro, TX Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Little Big Horn College Crow Agency, MT At Little Big Horn College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#20 #20 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Grayson College Denison, TX At Grayson College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Usually, 50 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#21 #21 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE Annually, Northeast Community College awards around 43 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#22 #22 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Miami, OK Annually, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College grants about 79 degrees to those studying General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Agriculture, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Rose State College Midwest City, OK At Rose State College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Sciences, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Western Nebraska Community College Scottsbluff, NE Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS At Coahoma Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Child Care Provider/Assistant. In fact, Coahoma Community College awards 87 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. South Plains College Levelland, TX Each year, South Plains College awards about 386 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement......view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Fort Peck Community College Poplar, MT At Fort Peck Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Social Work, and Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. In fact, Fort Peck Community College awards 22 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#28 #28 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Galveston College Galveston, TX At Galveston College, only two majors are offered: Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#29 #29 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Piedmont Community College Roxboro, NC At Piedmont Community College, only one major is offered: Gunsmithing/Gunsmith. Usually, 4 students receive a degree in Gunsmithing/Gunsmith every year. view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#30 #30 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Temple College Temple, TX Every year, Temple College grants around 570 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#31 #31 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC At Guilford Technical Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Haywood Community College Clyde, NC Annually, Haywood Community College awards around 69 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. College of the Albemarle Elizabeth City, NC At the College of the Albemarle, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Every year, Truckee Meadows Community College grants around 12 degrees to those studying Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC At Fayetteville Technical Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Media, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#37 #37 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Western Texas College Snyder, TX Each year, Western Texas College awards about 145 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#38 #38 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Robeson Community College Lumberton, NC Annually, Robeson Community College awards around 72 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Durham Technical Community College Durham, NC At Durham Technical Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Blue Ridge Community College Flat Rock, NC At Blue Ridge Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting and Finance....view more Acceptance Rate 34% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#41 #41 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Mitchell Community College Statesville, NC At Mitchell Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic)....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC At Sandhills Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Edgecombe Community College Tarboro, NC Each year, Edgecombe Community College awards around 38 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#44 #44 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. McDowell Technical Community College Marion, NC Each year, McDowell Technical Community College grants about 103 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Butler Community College El Dorado, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#46 #46 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Dodge City Community College Dodge City, KS At Dodge City Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Flight Instructor....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#47 #47 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Independence Community College Independence, KS Each year, Independence Community College awards about 52 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#48 #48 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Tri-County Community College Murphy, NC At Tri-County Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Gaston College Dallas, NC Annually, Gaston College awards about 374 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#50 #50 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC Annually, Wilkes Community College awards around 189 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#51 #51 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Davidson-Davie Community College Thomasville, NC At Davidson-Davie Community College, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#52 #52 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Johnston Community College Smithfield, NC Annually, Johnston Community College grants about 230 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#53 #53 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC Every year, Coastal Carolina Community College grants about 428 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#54 #54 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Carteret Community College Morehead City, NC At Carteret Community College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#55 #55 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Sampson Community College Clinton, NC Each year, Sampson Community College awards around 108 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#56 #56 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Isothermal Community College Spindale, NC At Isothermal Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#57 #57 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC Every year, Wayne Community College grants about 215 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Pre-Nursing Studies

Pre-Nursing Studies programs prepare individuals for admission to a professional program in Nursing.

Those who are passionate about Pre-Nursing Studies can study up to a Bachelors degree. Currently, 2,416 students are granted some level of degree in Pre-Nursing Studies around the United States each year. More students earn a degree in Pre-Nursing Studies in the state of Tennessee than any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Pre-Nursing Studies is $47,900.

Popularity of Pre-Nursing Studies Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Pre-Nursing Studies degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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2,162

Female Students

1,934 (89%)

Male Students

228 (10%)

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