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#1 #1 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,694 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#2 #2 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Mount Carmel College of Nursing is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 890–1,080 Est. Net Price * $15,006 Median Starting Salary $60,785
#3 #3 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#4 #4 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Aspen University Phoenix, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 379 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $13,781 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#5 #5 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $25,606 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#6 #6 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI Madonna University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $18,344 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#7 #7 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY St- Joseph's University-New York is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $18,001 Median Starting Salary $59,597
#8 #8 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#9 #9 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Est. Net Price * $17,213 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#10 #10 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Rochester Rochester, NY the University of Rochester is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Est. Net Price * $39,775 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#11 #11 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA James Madison University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Est. Net Price * $18,274 Median Starting Salary $64,645
#12 #12 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY St- John Fisher University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Est. Net Price * $28,312 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#13 #13 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Binghamton University Vestal, NY In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,340–1,510 Est. Net Price * $19,535 Median Starting Salary $56,947
#14 #14 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA the University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,240 Median Starting Salary $57,246
#15 #15 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH Ursuline College is a non selective school. Around 610 applications are received by Ursuline College every... Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,020–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,502 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#16 #16 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,210
#17 #17 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Quinnipiac University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,310 Est. Net Price * $39,051 Median Starting Salary $67,035
#18 #18 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Adelphi University Garden City, NY Overall, Adelphi University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $26,953 Median Starting Salary $59,085
#19 #19 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Hofstra University Hempstead, NY In general, Hofstra University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,200–1,380 Est. Net Price * $35,036 Median Starting Salary $60,867
#20 #20 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Mercer University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 7,600 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Est. Net Price * $22,087 Median Starting Salary $55,545
#21 #21 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,511 Median Starting Salary $59,142
#22 #22 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Generally, St Catherine University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 980–1,250 Est. Net Price * $19,976 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#23 #23 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Est. Net Price * $9,881 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#24 #24 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Est. Net Price * $19,889 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#25 #25 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Western Connecticut State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,862 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#26 #26 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY Molloy College is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 5,410 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $27,243 Median Starting Salary $60,953
#27 #27 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Overall, The Catholic University of America is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Est. Net Price * $36,031 Median Starting Salary $69,220
#28 #28 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Pace University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Est. Net Price * $33,363 Median Starting Salary $59,610
#29 #29 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Concordia University-Wisconsin is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $24,485 Median Starting Salary $60,504
#30 #30 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Daemen University Amherst, NY Daemen University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 950–1,150 Est. Net Price * $20,273 Median Starting Salary $60,000
#31 #31 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA In general, La Salle University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $17,552 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#32 #32 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Felician University Lodi, NJ Felician University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 910–1,120 Est. Net Price * $15,743 Median Starting Salary $57,815
#33 #33 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Overall, Mount Saint Mary College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,230 Est. Net Price * $23,439 Median Starting Salary $61,323
#34 #34 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Gwynedd Mercy University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $28,122 Median Starting Salary $58,887
#35 #35 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY In general, Long Island University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Est. Net Price * $25,802 Median Starting Salary $55,500
#36 #36 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ In general, Saint Peter's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $11,996 Median Starting Salary $57,145
#37 #37 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Middle Georgia State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $13,174 Median Starting Salary $57,709
#38 #38 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Russell Sage College Troy, NY Russell Sage College is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 1,740 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 900–1,120 Est. Net Price * $22,456 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#39 #39 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Neumann University Aston, PA Neumann University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 3,500 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $28,707 Median Starting Salary $62,088
#40 #40 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN Southern Adventist University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Est. Net Price * $24,332 Median Starting Salary $60,654
#41 #41 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Winona State University Winona, MN Generally, Winona State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,187 Median Starting Salary $63,923
#42 #42 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#43 #43 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY the College of Staten Island CUNY is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 910–1,100 Est. Net Price * $7,217 Median Starting Salary $55,988
#44 #44 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,900 Median Starting Salary $58,182
#45 #45 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. MGH Institute of Health Professions Boston, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $56,898
#46 #46 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $4,848 Median Starting Salary $53,450
#47 #47 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Universidad Adventista de las Antillas Mayaguez, PR Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,851 Median Starting Salary $54,727
#48 #48 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN the University of Southern Indiana is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,443 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#49 #49 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Clarkson College Omaha, NE Clarkson College is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 70 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,110 Est. Net Price * $14,506 Median Starting Salary $59,096
#50 #50 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,569 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#51 #51 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,546 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#52 #52 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $26,362 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#53 #53 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $6,527 Median Starting Salary $59,213
*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

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 379 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing can expect approximately 87% percent of their classmates to be women and 13% 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.

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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.

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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

1,397

Female Students

1,213 (86%)

Male Students

184 (13%)

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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing

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

6%

50

1,500–1,560

$23,694

$55,259

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

63%

23

890–1,080

$15,006

$60,785

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

86%

91

1,180–1,350

$20,149

$58,205

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

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379

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$13,781

$59,213

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

7%

32

1,500–1,560

$25,606

$53,853

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

65%

36

920–1,150

$18,344

$57,541

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

77%

37

1,100–1,310

$18,001

$59,597

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

12%

28

1,470–1,570

$29,499

$55,605

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

49%

36

1,320–1,500

$17,213

$53,851

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

39%

8

1,400–1,530

$39,775

$56,543

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

78%

31

1,140–1,330

$18,274

$64,645

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

73%

17

1,100–1,280

$28,312

$61,896

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

42%

9

1,340–1,510

$19,535

$56,947

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