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#1 #1 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,375
#2 #2 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 143 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $49,553
#3 #3 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 587 SAT Score 790–900 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#4 #4 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 338 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $63,286
#5 #5 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 318 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 154 SAT Score 970–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,239
#6 #6 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2635 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,206
#7 #7 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 348 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#8 #8 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of South Alabama Mobile, AL At the University of South Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 149 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,957
#9 #9 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX At Baylor University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 179 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $61,267
#10 #10 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 372 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 123 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#11 #11 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 20% Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,756
#12 #12 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 57 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#13 #13 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $59,858
#14 #14 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 528 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,330–1,500 Median Starting Salary $60,342
#15 #15 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, Maryville University of Saint Louis grants around 121 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#16 #16 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2126 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 840–1,080 Median Starting Salary $55,709
#17 #17 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH At the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,172
#18 #18 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL At the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 229 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#19 #19 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Management Science, Neuroscience, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Emory University grants 529 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#20 #20 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA At Point Loma Nazarene University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,159
#21 #21 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1531 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#22 #22 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,060
#23 #23 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 545 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 114 SAT Score 1,060–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,570
#24 #24 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL Every year, the University of Alabama in Huntsville awards about 148 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,150–1,400 Median Starting Salary $54,147
#25 #25 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 366 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#26 #26 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 208 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,420–1,520 Median Starting Salary $64,153
#27 #27 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ Each year, Ramapo College of New Jersey awards about 119 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $62,062
#28 #28 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awards about 156 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $63,422
#29 #29 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wagner College Staten Island, NY At Wagner College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Physician Assistant. In fact, Wagner College awards 88 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,300 Median Starting Salary $63,890
#30 #30 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 314 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,064
#31 #31 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Median Starting Salary $54,467
#32 #32 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,339
#33 #33 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA At Pacific Lutheran University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $60,066
#34 #34 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,378
#35 #35 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 990–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,819
#36 #36 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,030–1,280 Median Starting Salary $64,042
#37 #37 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 586 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Advertising, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $60,657
#38 #38 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#39 #39 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 402 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#40 #40 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 838 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#41 #41 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Every year, Georgia College & State University grants about 138 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,080–1,250 Median Starting Salary $63,027
#42 #42 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#43 #43 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 122 degrees to those studying Speech Communication and Rhetoric, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,170–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,688
#44 #44 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Median Starting Salary $56,281
#45 #45 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA At the College of Our Lady of the Elms, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $57,961
#46 #46 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL At Florida State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Florida State University grants 751 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Median Starting Salary $55,540
#47 #47 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 271 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,320 Median Starting Salary $62,195
#48 #48 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA At West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,795
#49 #49 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA Each year, Eastern Mennonite University awards around 46 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,540 Median Starting Salary $61,146
#50 #50 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA Every year, Waynesburg University grants around 35 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $63,246
#51 #51 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 766 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,271
#52 #52 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 394 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,940
#53 #53 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL At the University of North Florida, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,299
#54 #54 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,467
#55 #55 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 3 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $60,785
#56 #56 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL At Illinois State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $62,355
#57 #57 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Each year, Delta State University grants about 47 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Business/Commerce, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $56,569
#58 #58 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 448 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#59 #59 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Alabama Florence, AL At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,697
#60 #60 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Behavioral Sciences....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#61 #61 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#62 #62 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN At The College of Saint Scholastica, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, The College of Saint Scholastica grants 231 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,417
#63 #63 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 117 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,231
#64 #64 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,824
#65 #65 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Each year, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette awards about 310 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,701
#66 #66 Best College for Nursing Practice 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,121
#67 #67 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Every year, Abilene Christian University awards around 60 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $61,943
#68 #68 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN Every year, Carson-Newman University grants around 39 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,403
#69 #69 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Each year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana awards around 267 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,956
#70 #70 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $59,471
#71 #71 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 292 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,784
#72 #72 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 203 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,010
#73 #73 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN At the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Wellness, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $60,437
#74 #74 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,053
#75 #75 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV At West Virginia Wesleyan College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, West Virginia Wesleyan College grants 27 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,160 Median Starting Salary $62,298
#76 #76 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, The University of Alabama awards 547 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,110–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,729
#77 #77 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV At Shepherd University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and General Studies. In fact, Shepherd University awards 67 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,944
#78 #78 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA At Southeastern Louisiana University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,595
#79 #79 Best College for Nursing Practice 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, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,723
#80 #80 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#81 #81 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. King University Bristol, TN At King University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, King University grants 38 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,665
#82 #82 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN At Augsburg University, the most popular majors students pursue are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General. In fact, Augsburg University grants 32 degrees per year to graduating Marketing/Marketing Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,992
#83 #83 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $67,035
#84 #84 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Every year, Mississippi University for Women awards about 292 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,138
#85 #85 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 89 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#86 #86 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN At Purdue University Northwest, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $59,527
#87 #87 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS At Alcorn State University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Alcorn State University awards 80 degrees annually to graduating Biology/Biological Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 800–1,010 Median Starting Salary $56,190
#88 #88 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL At Auburn University at Montgomery, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $56,422
#89 #89 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Each year, Colorado State University Pueblo awards about 102 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Information Science/Studies, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,089
#90 #90 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Francis Marion University Florence, SC Every year, Francis Marion University grants about 54 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 880–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,704
#91 #91 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#92 #92 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,440–1,540 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#93 #93 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Every year, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi awards around 136 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,694
#94 #94 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Each year, Viterbo University grants around 128 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,566
#95 #95 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Each year, Wake Forest University awards about 143 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Communication, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,420–1,510 Median Starting Salary $66,055
#96 #96 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of San Diego San Diego, CA Each year, the University of San Diego awards around 185 degrees to those studying Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,262
#97 #97 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR At Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,730
#98 #98 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Each year, Baptist Health Sciences University grants about 98 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $55,186
#99 #99 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK At Northwestern Oklahoma State University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,055
#100 #100 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Each year, Palm Beach Atlantic University awards around 66 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $60,438
#101 #101 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 276 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#102 #102 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 221 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 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,290–1,400 Median Starting Salary $69,834
#103 #103 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 73 SAT Score 910–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,860
#104 #104 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 19 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $58,991
#105 #105 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Every year, Coppin State University awards about 46 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 880–1,020 Median Starting Salary $57,995
#106 #106 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 146 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#107 #107 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 244 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#108 #108 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA At Wilkes University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,070–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,866
#109 #109 Best College for Nursing Practice 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#110 #110 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, DePaul University grants 313 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Median Starting Salary $59,442
#111 #111 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 148 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Median Starting Salary $63,707
#112 #112 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ At William Paterson University of New Jersey, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,874
#113 #113 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 357 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,235
#114 #114 Best College for Nursing Practice 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Texas Christian University grants 302 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $60,583
#115 #115 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#116 #116 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Anderson University Anderson, SC At Anderson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,516
#117 #117 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 295 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $65,745
#118 #118 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Each year, Dominican University New York awards about 88 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,140–1,300 Median Starting Salary $58,828
#119 #119 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI At Chaminade University of Honolulu, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,761
#120 #120 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 297 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $66,079
#121 #121 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oklahoma Wesleyan University Bartlesville, OK At Oklahoma Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $61,177
#122 #122 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA At Messiah University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,160–1,380 Median Starting Salary $63,882
#123 #123 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 512 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,645
#124 #124 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 364 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,335
#125 #125 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,130–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#126 #126 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Carlow University grants about 96 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 950–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#127 #127 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,170 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#128 #128 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,757
#129 #129 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 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,835
#130 #130 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH At the University of Akron Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Akron Main Campus grants 144 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 940–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#131 #131 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Scranton Scranton, PA At the University of Scranton, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $66,439
#132 #132 Best College for Nursing Practice 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, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 85 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $60,674
#133 #133 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 112 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 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#134 #134 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Annually, the College of Saint Benedict grants around 55 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $64,558
#135 #135 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 333 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,270–1,450 Median Starting Salary $56,262
#136 #136 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#137 #137 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 251 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#138 #138 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $60,692
#139 #139 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Westminster University awards about 45 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,443
#140 #140 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 211 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Music, Other, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $64,341
#141 #141 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Xavier University Cincinnati, OH Each year, Xavier University awards around 238 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,170–1,430 Median Starting Salary $65,293
#142 #142 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 225 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Financial......view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#143 #143 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 266 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,052
#144 #144 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ At Seton Hall University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,197
#145 #145 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 6 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,246
#146 #146 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT At the University of Saint Joseph, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,066
#147 #147 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,050–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,786
#148 #148 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 2 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#149 #149 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bellin College Green Bay, WI Each year, Bellin College awards about 82 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $63,875
#150 #150 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 244 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $61,168
#151 #151 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 64 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#152 #152 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 272 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,320 Median Starting Salary $63,381
#153 #153 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 491 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#154 #154 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1035 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,771
#155 #155 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Experimental Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Management Science, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,730
#156 #156 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 282 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,789
#157 #157 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY At the University of Louisville, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 292 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#158 #158 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 900–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,877
#159 #159 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine 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 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#160 #160 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 810–1,040 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#161 #161 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA At the University of North Georgia, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,798
#162 #162 Best College for Nursing Practice 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, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,070 Median Starting Salary $60,318
#163 #163 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 325 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#164 #164 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $60,504
#165 #165 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 187 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, General Studies, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#166 #166 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 49 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,340 Median Starting Salary $63,130
#167 #167 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Every year, Mount St- Joseph University awards around 24 degrees to students majoring in Special Education and Teaching, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $60,097
#168 #168 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN At Indiana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Construction Management, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,572
#169 #169 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Lee University Cleveland, TN Annually, Lee University grants around 56 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $59,669
#170 #170 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 137 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,656
#171 #171 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,429
#172 #172 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 110 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#173 #173 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,607
#174 #174 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 614 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Median Starting Salary $55,074
#175 #175 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 76 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Music Management....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,252
#176 #176 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,373
#177 #177 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,259
#178 #178 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Walsh University North Canton, OH At Walsh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Walsh University awards 67 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,508
#179 #179 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 8 SAT Score 930–1,230 Median Starting Salary $62,051
#180 #180 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 104 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $62,022
#181 #181 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA At Millersville University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students study are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,362
#182 #182 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 496 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,506
#183 #183 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#184 #184 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Washburn University Topeka, KS At Washburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 890–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,230
#185 #185 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Annually, the University of Hawaii at Hilo grants around 76 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $56,569
#186 #186 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 299 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,654
#187 #187 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 378 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 850–1,100 Median Starting Salary $55,806
#188 #188 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marymount University Arlington, VA At Marymount University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,020
#189 #189 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,457
#190 #190 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 960–1,270 Median Starting Salary $57,921
#191 #191 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 239 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,219
#192 #192 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marshall University Huntington, WV At Marshall University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Marshall University grants 143 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#193 #193 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 48 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and......view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,136
#194 #194 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $57,815
#195 #195 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 120 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,120–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,930
#196 #196 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 19 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Musical Theatre....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 950–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,649
#197 #197 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 27 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 860–1,100 Median Starting Salary $57,458
#198 #198 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,984
#199 #199 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#200 #200 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Every year, St- Thomas University grants about 156 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $56,009
#201 #201 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Annually, Texas Wesleyan University grants about 34 degrees to students majoring in Management Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,356
#202 #202 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Post University Waterbury, CT Annually, Post University awards around 537 degrees to students majoring in Nursing Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Child Development....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 800–1,030 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#203 #203 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC At Winston-Salem State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $57,955
#204 #204 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR Every year, Universidad Ana G- Mendez-Gurabo Campus grants about 98 degrees to students studying Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 740–980 Median Starting Salary $53,170
#205 #205 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA At Southern University and A & M College, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 840–1,020 Median Starting Salary $55,713
#206 #206 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL At Rush University, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Cardiovascular......view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 211 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,268
#207 #207 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#208 #208 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County Anaheim, CA At West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#209 #209 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD At the University of Maryland- Baltimore, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 128 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,206
#210 #210 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Social Work. In fact, Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global grants 185 degrees every year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,257
#211 #211 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Each year, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science awards around 30 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 820–970 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#212 #212 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN At Rasmussen University-Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#213 #213 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. South University-Tampa Tampa, FL At South University-Tampa, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#214 #214 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Coast University-Texas Richardson, TX At West Coast University-Texas, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Public Health, and General. In fact, West Coast University-Texas awards 320 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#215 #215 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA Annually, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans awards around 227 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,184
#216 #216 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA At Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#217 #217 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Worcester, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#218 #218 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the three most popular college majors students study are Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,199
#219 #219 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE At the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,163
#220 #220 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Each year, the University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center awards about 538 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,148
#221 #221 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Every year, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center grants about 933 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,148
#222 #222 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Annually, Thomas Edison State University grants around 355 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,109
#223 #223 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Touro University Nevada Henderson, NV At Touro University Nevada, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. On average, 22 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#224 #224 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo, CA Each year, the University of Massachusetts Global grants around 226 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,505
#225 #225 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Each year, South College awards about 394 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#226 #226 Best College for Nursing Practice 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 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
#227 #227 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of St- Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#228 #228 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,204
#229 #229 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Midwestern University-Glendale Glendale, AZ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#230 #230 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science North Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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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 Illinois 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Nursing Practice degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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 Nurse Practitioners.

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

6,149

Female Students

5,289 (86%)

Male Students

860 (13%)

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

65%

70

1,200–1,350

$58,375

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

4%

143

1,510–1,590

$49,553

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

83%

587

790–900

$59,213

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

14%

72

1,440–1,540

$63,286

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

78%

154

970–1,190

$56,239

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

80%

66

1,010–1,250

$56,206

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

91%

57

1,090–1,260

$57,609

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

95%

149

1,040–1,240

$55,957

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

52%

179

1,210–1,400

$61,267

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

97%

123

1,010–1,210

$58,459

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

20%

104

1,340–1,480

$53,756

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

6%

57

1,500–1,560

$53,853

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

38%

22

1,270–1,420

$59,858

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

60%

24

1,330–1,500

$60,342

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

95%

65

970–1,240

$60,108

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

88%

48

840–1,080