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#1 #1 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 214 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,290–1,410 Median Starting Salary $69,834
#2 #2 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Portland Portland, OR At the University of Portland, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Median Starting Salary $63,622
#3 #3 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Winona State University Winona, MN Each year, Winona State University awards about 206 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $63,923
#4 #4 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN At Valparaiso University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 119 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $60,674
#5 #5 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 287 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,314
#6 #6 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Each year, Viterbo University grants around 152 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,250 Median Starting Salary $61,566
#7 #7 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN Each year, Saint Mary's College grants around 47 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $65,024
#8 #8 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT At Sacred Heart University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Exercise Physiology, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other. In fact, Sacred Heart University grants 252 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,180–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,999
#9 #9 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Simmons University awards 96 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $59,888
#10 #10 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA At Seattle University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 238 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,168
#11 #11 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, Maryville University of Saint Louis grants around 169 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#12 #12 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 73 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $59,669
#13 #13 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Mary Bismarck, ND At the University of Mary, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $64,096
#14 #14 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL At Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,010 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 47 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $63,130
#16 #16 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Clarke University Dubuque, IA Every year, Clarke University awards around 25 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Sport and Fitness Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,150 Median Starting Salary $63,614
#17 #17 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 290 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Animal Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,513
#18 #18 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA At Holy Family University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,150 Median Starting Salary $60,318
#19 #19 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At the University of San Francisco, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of San Francisco awards 227 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $58,462
#20 #20 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#21 #21 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE At Creighton University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Exercise Physiology. In fact, Creighton University awards 265 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#22 #22 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $60,583
#23 #23 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Salve Regina University Newport, RI Every year, Salve Regina University grants around 99 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $67,915
#24 #24 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $55,734
#25 #25 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Clarkson College Omaha, NE At Clarkson College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,096
#26 #26 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN At The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,121
#27 #27 Best College for Family Practice 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,420–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,543
#28 #28 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI At Northern Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,707
#29 #29 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA At Mount Mercy University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,183
#30 #30 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN At the University of Indianapolis, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $60,870
#31 #31 Best College for Family Practice 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 4 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#32 #32 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 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 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#33 #33 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 105 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#34 #34 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 328 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#35 #35 Best College for Family Practice 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 63 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,280 Median Starting Salary $60,654
#36 #36 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,666
#37 #37 Best College for Family Practice 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, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Stony Brook University awards 518 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Median Starting Salary $53,851
#38 #38 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Pace University New York, NY Every year, Pace University grants about 218 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $59,610
#39 #39 Best College for Family Practice 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 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,120 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#40 #40 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. D'Youville University Buffalo, NY At D'Youville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, D'Youville University awards 174 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,921
#41 #41 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 79 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,252
#42 #42 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Annually, Texas Wesleyan University grants about 30 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,120 Median Starting Salary $56,356
#43 #43 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 50 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,649
#44 #44 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA Annually, Briar Cliff University grants about 20 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Exercise Physiology, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,150
#45 #45 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA Each year, the University of Massachusetts Global grants around 282 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,505
#46 #46 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Allen College Waterloo, IA Each year, Allen College awards around 110 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,751
#47 #47 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,297
#48 #48 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Brooklyn, NY At SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and......view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR At Oregon Health & Science University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
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About Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing programs prepare registered nurses to provide independent general care for family groups and individuals in the context of family living. Includes instruction in family theory and intervention, role synthesis, family primary care, nursing practice and health care policy, holistic practice, pediatric practice, gerontological practice, health assessment, clinical pharmacotherapeutics, clinical techniques, and pathopsychology.

Those who are passionate about Family Practice Nurse/Nursing can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Right now, 15,127 students earn a some level of degree in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in New York than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing is $57,500.

Popularity of Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing majors is Nurse Practitioners. However, another thing to consider is how much demand there is for specific jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing can prepare you for is Nurse Practitioners.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

491

Female Students

437 (89%)

Male Students

54 (10%)

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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

#1 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

33%

13

1,290–1,410

$69,834

#2 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

89%

11

1,180–1,380

$63,622

#3 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

68%

22

1,010–1,220

$63,923

#4 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

89%

8

1,140–1,360

$60,674

#5 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

82%

23

1,080–1,290

$58,314

#6 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

72%

11

1,110–1,250

$61,566

#7 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

76%

7

1,160–1,340

$65,024

#8 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

68%

16

1,180–1,310

$68,999

#9 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

66%

20

1,190–1,370

$59,888

#10 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

77%

41

1,150–1,370

$61,168

#11 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

95%

17

970–1,210

$60,108

#12 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

71%

6

1,040–1,270

$59,669

#13 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

78%

20

1,090–1,290

$64,096

#14 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

97%

8

850–1,010

$59,213

#15 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

85%

7

990–1,240

$63,130

#16 Best College for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

68%

8

970–1,150