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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 64 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 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, Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 243 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#3 #3 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Annually, St- John Fisher University grants about 185 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 28 SAT Score 1,130–1,300 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#4 #4 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 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 250 SAT Score 790–900 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#5 #5 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,120–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,597
#6 #6 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 70 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#7 #7 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 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $60,785
#8 #8 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 419 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 66 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#9 #9 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 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, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Daemen University grants 105 degrees every year to graduating Natural Sciences students....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 950–1,150 Median Starting Salary $60,000
#11 #11 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 283 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#12 #12 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Each year, New York University awards around 678 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,490–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,605
#13 #13 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Felician University grants 203 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,815
#14 #14 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#15 #15 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,645
#16 #16 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 540 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,340–1,500 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#17 #17 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 53 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,727
#18 #18 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 4 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#19 #19 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 118 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#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 17 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,085
#21 #21 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, Economics, and General. In fact, Binghamton University awards 501 degrees every year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,350–1,490 Median Starting Salary $56,947
#22 #22 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 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,323
#23 #23 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 272 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $67,035
#24 #24 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 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,875
#25 #25 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Ursuline College grants 129 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#26 #26 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 564 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,246
#27 #27 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 205 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mass Communication/Media Studies, Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $59,610
#28 #28 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mercer University Macon, GA Each year, Mercer University grants around 156 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,545
#29 #29 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 104 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,867
#30 #30 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 140 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 5 SAT Score 1,030–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,887
#31 #31 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 888 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 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#32 #32 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 72 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $61,723
#33 #33 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, Special Education and Teaching, Other, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,953
#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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,120 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 3 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 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $60,504
#37 #37 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA Annually, Middle Georgia State University awards around 140 degrees to those majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,709
#38 #38 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Every year, Azusa Pacific University awards about 495 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $58,605
#39 #39 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Long Island University Brookville, NY Annually, Long Island University awards about 352 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,500
#40 #40 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Every year, Notre Dame of Maryland University awards around 71 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,849
#41 #41 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY Annually, CUNY Hunter College awards about 635 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Human Biology, Computer Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,100–1,420 Median Starting Salary $53,450
#42 #42 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Saint Peter's University awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,145
#43 #43 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 513 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#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 256 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,988
#45 #45 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 169 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,373
#46 #46 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, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $62,088
#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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Alverno College grants 23 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% 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 Medical Office Management/Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 402 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,210
#50 #50 Best College for Adult Health Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Upstate Medical University Syracuse, NY Each year, Upstate Medical University grants about 16 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,189
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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 402 degrees being awarded last year. Students interested in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing can expect approximately 84% percent of their classmates to be women and 16% 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

1,556

Female Students

1,309 (84%)

Male Students

247 (15%)

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

6%

64

1,500–1,560

$55,259

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

49%

243

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$59,213

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

66%

28

1,130–1,300

$61,896

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

83%

250

790–900

$59,213

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

72%

27

1,120–1,280

$59,597

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

87%

27

1,040–1,170

$60,404

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

84%

6

930–1,080

$60,785

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

85%

66

1,180–1,350

$58,205

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

55%

86

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$59,213

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

68%

23

950–1,150

$60,000

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

6%

16

1,500–1,560

$53,853

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

9%

25

1,490–1,560

$55,605

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

94%

9

890–1,150

$57,815

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

63%

9

880–1,080

$57,541

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

72%

16

1,180–1,340

$64,645

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

49%

21

1,340–1,500