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#1

#1 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Duke University
Durham, NC

Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,520–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$55,259

#2

#2 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

NUC University
Bayamon, PR

At NUC University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

256

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#3

#3 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

At Daemen University, the most popular majors students study are Natural Sciences, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Daemen University grants 98 degrees every year to graduating Natural Sciences students....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

34

SAT Score

950–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$60,000

#4

#4 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

St. John Fisher University
Rochester, NY

Annually, St- John Fisher University grants about 181 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,130–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$61,896

#5

#5 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH

At Mount Carmel College of Nursing, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

930–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$60,785

#6

#6 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

St- Joseph's University-New York
Brooklyn, NY

At St- Joseph's University-New York, the most popular majors students pursue are Special Education and Teaching, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$59,597

#7

#7 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and International Business/Trade/Commerce....view more

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

890–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$57,541

#8

#8 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, CT

Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 78 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

880–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$60,404

#9

#9 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Felician University
Lodi, NJ

At Felician University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

900–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$57,815

#10

#10 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

At Vanderbilt University, the most popular majors students study are Social Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 304 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$53,853

#11

#11 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH

At Ursuline College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Ursuline College grants 139 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,040–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$57,422

#12

#12 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

At James Madison University, the most popular majors students study are Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

32

SAT Score

1,180–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$64,645

#13

#13 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$58,205

#14

#14 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Chamberlain University-Illinois
Addison, IL

At Chamberlain University-Illinois, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

235

SAT Score

790–900

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#15

#15 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Each year, New York University awards around 794 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,490–1,560

Median Starting Salary

$55,605

#16

#16 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Every year, St Catherine University awards around 156 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$57,978

#17

#17 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Long Island University
Brookville, NY

Annually, Long Island University awards about 395 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

42

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$55,500

#18

#18 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,330–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$53,851

#19

#19 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
Mayaguez, PR

Every year, Universidad Adventista de las Antillas grants around 86 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$54,727

#20

#20 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

At Adelphi University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Median Starting Salary

$59,085

#21

#21 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

At the University of Rochester, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,420–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$56,543

#22

#22 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT

Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 283 degrees to those studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$67,035

#23

#23 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Pace University
New York, NY

Every year, Pace University grants about 207 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Mass Communication/Media Studies, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,190–1,360

Median Starting Salary

$59,610

#24

#24 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Each year, Mercer University grants around 164 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Engineering, General, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,180–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$55,545

#25

#25 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

At Binghamton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Binghamton University awards 456 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,350–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$56,947

#26

#26 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY

At Molloy University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Special Education and Teaching, and Other. In fact, Molloy University grants 358 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,100–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$60,953

#27

#27 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 96 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,240–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$60,867

#28

#28 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA

Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 556 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,190–1,380

Median Starting Salary

$57,246

#29

#29 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, La Salle University grants around 142 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Communication, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

900–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$58,831

#30

#30 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA

At Moravian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$61,875

#31

#31 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 322 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$59,142

#32

#32 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY

At Mount Saint Mary College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,010–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$61,323

#33

#33 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 883 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,370

Median Starting Salary

$61,722

#34

#34 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Russell Sage College
Troy, NY

At Russell Sage College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$58,921

#35

#35 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

At Monmouth University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$62,732

#36

#36 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI

At Concordia University-Wisconsin, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$60,504

#37

#37 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,080–1,270

Median Starting Salary

$54,151

#38

#38 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA

Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 194 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,040–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$58,887

#39

#39 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Neumann University
Aston, PA

At Neumann University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

850–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$62,088

#40

#40 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Winona State University
Winona, MN

Each year, Winona State University awards about 213 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$63,923

#41

#41 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,050–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$58,219

#42

#42 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN

At Southern Adventist University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Southern Adventist University grants 77 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$60,654

#43

#43 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ

At Saint Peter's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,170

Median Starting Salary

$57,145

#44

#44 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

At the College of Staten Island CUNY, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the College of Staten Island CUNY grants 254 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

910–1,100

Median Starting Salary

$55,988

#45

#45 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA

Annually, Middle Georgia State University awards around 154 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

930–1,160

Median Starting Salary

$57,709

#46

#46 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

Each year, Youngstown State University grants about 135 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

940–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$58,182

#47

#47 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI

At Alverno College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,110

Median Starting Salary

$57,611

#48

#48 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Aspen University
Phoenix, AZ

At Aspen University, the three most popular college majors students study are Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

517

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#49

#49 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

At Medical University of South Carolina, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,210

#50

#50 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

South University-Savannah Online
Savannah, GA

At South University-Savannah Online, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#51

#51 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, NY

Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 21 degrees to those studying Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,189

#52

#52 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock, AR

Annually, the University of Arkansas Grantham grants about 57 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

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About Adult Health Nurse/Nursing

Adult Health Nurse/Nursing programs prepare registered nurses to provide general care for adult patients. Includes instruction in adult primary care, adult pathophysiology, clinical management of medication and treatments, patient assessment and education, patient referral, and planning adult health maintenance programs.

Arizona grants the most Masters degrees in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing of all US states with 517 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing can expect approximately 88% percent of their classmates to be women and 12% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing is $57,500.

Popularity of Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Adult Health Nurse/Nursing majors, some of the most in demand careers include Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary. Not only that, Adult Health Nurse/Nursing graduates may find a top paying job, such as Nurse Practitioners or Registered Nurses.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,814
Female Students
1,595 (87%)
Male Students
219 (12%)

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