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#1

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

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 449 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

109

SAT Score

1,230–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$58,991

#2

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

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Every year, Columbia College awards around 188 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

23

SAT Score

930–1,120

Median Starting Salary

$56,600

#3

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

Ashland University
Ashland, OH

At Ashland University, the most popular majors students study are Nursing Practice, Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Ashland University grants 49 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

49

SAT Score

1,040–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$53,835

#4

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

Brenau University
Gainesville, GA

At Brenau University, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Practice, Elementary Education and Teaching, Psychology, and General. In fact, Brenau University grants 36 degrees per year to Nursing Practice majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,000–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$57,739

#5

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

Misericordia University
Dallas, PA

Each year, Misericordia University grants about 78 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$62,051

#6

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

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI

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

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$57,947

#7

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

Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
Liverpool, NY

At Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North, only two majors are offered: Nursing Practice, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#8

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

San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Caguas, PR

At San Juan Bautista School of Medicine, only one major is offered: Nursing Practice. Usually, 15 students are awarded a degree in Nursing Practice annually. view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,252

#9

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

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa, WI

Annually, Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa grants about 13 degrees to students majoring in Nursing Practice, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, General, and Health Services Administration....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#10

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

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
Parma, OH

At Bryant & Stratton College-Parma, only three majors are offered: Nursing Practice, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health Services Administration....view more

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#11

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

Bryant & Stratton College
Orchard Park, NY

At Bryant & Stratton College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Human Services, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health Services Administration. In fact, Bryant & Stratton College grants 58 degrees per year to Human Services, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#12

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

Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA

At Sentara College of Health Sciences, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Nursing Practice....view more

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,459

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About Nursing Practice

A practice-focused program that prepares registered nurses for increasingly complex evidence-based nursing practice, including translating research into practice, evaluating evidence, applying research in decision-making, and implementing viable clinical innovations to change practice. Includes instruction in healthcare delivery systems, health economics and finance, health policy, research methods, translating evidence into practice, concepts in population health, and nursing leadership.

Those who are passionate about Nursing Practice can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Right now, 9,340 students earn a some level of degree in Nursing Practice around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Nursing Practice in the state of Connecticut compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Nursing Practice is $57,500.

Popularity of Nursing Practice Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

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

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Nursing Practice majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
329
Female Students
276 (83%)
Male Students
53 (16%)

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