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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 262 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 710 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#2 #2 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Bryn Athyn College of the New Church Bryn Athyn, PA At Bryn Athyn College of the New Church, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,300 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#3 #3 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO Annually, Missouri Baptist University grants around 41 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 710–970 Median Starting Salary $59,299
#4 #4 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Johnson University Knoxville, TN Every year, Johnson University awards around 41 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 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $60,708
#5 #5 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 122 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 82 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#6 #6 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Dean College Franklin, MA At Dean College, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Dance, General, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. In fact, Dean College awards 34 degrees per year to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $61,740
#7 #7 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, MO Every year, Columbia College awards around 162 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,600
#8 #8 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Bethel University McKenzie, TN At Bethel University, the most popular majors students study are Organizational Leadership, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. In fact, Bethel University awards 100 degrees per year to graduating Organizational Leadership students....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $56,489
#9 #9 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, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Logistics, Materials, and and Supply Chain Management....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 228 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MO Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#11 #11 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK Annually, Tulsa Community College awards about 443 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 184 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#12 #12 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Holmes Community College Goodman, MS Annually, Holmes Community College grants about 129 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pre-Nursing Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 116 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#13 #13 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ Annually, Hudson County Community College awards around 234 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 106 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#14 #14 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 153 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Copiah-Lincoln Community College Wesson, MS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#16 #16 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, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, East Mississippi Community College grants 72 degrees every year to Pre-Nursing Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#17 #17 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Manor College Jenkintown, PA At Manor College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 730–940 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#18 #18 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, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Palau Community College grants 12 degrees per year to Pre-Nursing Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#19 #19 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, 60 students are awarded a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#20 #20 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE Annually, Northeast Community College awards around 45 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#21 #21 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#22 #22 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Temple College Temple, TX Every year, Temple College grants around 301 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Pre-Nursing Studies, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#23 #23 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Western Nebraska Community College Scottsbluff, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#24 #24 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, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Coahoma Community College awards 85 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#25 #25 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Hill College Hillsboro, TX At Hill College, only one major is offered: Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#26 #26 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Butler Community College El Dorado, KS Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#27 #27 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Rose State College Midwest City, OK Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#28 #28 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, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#29 #29 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, Information Technology, and Medical Office Management/Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#30 #30 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. South Plains College Levelland, TX Each year, South Plains College awards about 485 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#31 #31 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Fort Peck Community College awards 12 degrees annually to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#32 #32 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Independence Community College Independence, KS Each year, Independence Community College awards about 48 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#33 #33 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#34 #34 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Western Texas College Snyder, TX Each year, Western Texas College awards about 257 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#35 #35 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#36 #36 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#37 #37 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, 1 students receive a degree in Gunsmithing/Gunsmith every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#38 #38 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 Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Gaston College Dallas, NC Annually, Gaston College awards about 432 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 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 54 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#41 #41 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#42 #42 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, Flight Instructor, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Wilson Community College Wilson, NC Each year, Wilson Community College awards around 92 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#44 #44 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Roanoke-Chowan Community College Ahoskie, NC At Roanoke-Chowan Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#46 #46 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....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. 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#48 #48 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Edgecombe Community College Tarboro, NC Each year, Edgecombe Community College awards around 40 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Haywood Community College Clyde, NC Annually, Haywood Community College awards around 77 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#50 #50 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. McDowell Technical Community College Marion, NC Each year, McDowell Technical Community College grants about 125 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#51 #51 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Surry Community College Dobson, NC At Surry Community College, the most popular 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#52 #52 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC Every year, Coastal Carolina Community College grants about 401 degrees to those majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#53 #53 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC At Catawba Valley Community College, the most popular majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#54 #54 Best College for Pre-Nursing Studies in the U.S. Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC Annually, Central Piedmont Community College grants about 1822 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- 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, 2,384 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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Student Demographics

Total Students

2,132

Female Students

1,915 (89%)

Male Students

217 (10%)

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