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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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,200–1,340 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 125 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 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 588 SAT Score 790–900 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#4 #4 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 2465 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 86 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,206
#5 #5 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 525 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 34 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Median Starting Salary $60,342
#6 #6 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 380 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,120–1,300 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#7 #7 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 178 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,957
#8 #8 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA Each year, Boston College awards around 324 degrees to students majoring in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 85 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $63,286
#9 #9 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Every year, Abilene Christian University awards around 66 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,943
#10 #10 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2198 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,709
#11 #11 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 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $56,299
#12 #12 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 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#13 #13 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,172
#14 #14 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 147 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Median Starting Salary $61,267
#15 #15 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 Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $53,756
#16 #16 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 304 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#17 #17 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 13 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $59,858
#18 #18 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 159 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#19 #19 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 344 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 99 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#20 #20 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, Elementary Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,339
#21 #21 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 123 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,130–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,062
#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 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $54,060
#23 #23 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bellin College Green Bay, WI Each year, Bellin College awards about 64 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $63,875
#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 154 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Median Starting Salary $54,147
#25 #25 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Child Development....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,159
#26 #26 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 178 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#27 #27 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 178 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,300
#28 #28 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. College of Saint Benedict Saint Joseph, MN Annually, the College of Saint Benedict grants around 58 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 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $64,558
#29 #29 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $57,961
#30 #30 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $60,066
#31 #31 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 325 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#32 #32 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 General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, and Other. In fact, Murray State University awards 111 degrees every year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,378
#33 #33 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,467
#34 #34 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,570
#35 #35 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#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 150 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. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 199 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $62,195
#38 #38 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 214 degrees annually to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Median Starting Salary $64,153
#39 #39 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 138 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,422
#40 #40 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 7 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $60,785
#41 #41 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 111 degrees to those studying Speech Communication and Rhetoric, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $63,688
#42 #42 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA Every year, Waynesburg University grants around 56 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 17 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $63,246
#43 #43 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Westminster University awards about 52 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,340 Median Starting Salary $59,443
#44 #44 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Every year, Georgia College & State University grants about 144 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,240 Median Starting Salary $63,027
#45 #45 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 367 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 102 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#46 #46 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA Each year, Eastern Mennonite University awards around 56 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 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,540 Median Starting Salary $61,146
#47 #47 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 206 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 31 SAT Score 940–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,010
#48 #48 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#49 #49 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 283 degrees to those studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Median Starting Salary $67,035
#50 #50 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $56,281
#51 #51 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA At Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and......view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#52 #52 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 323 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,956
#53 #53 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 665 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Median Starting Salary $57,467
#55 #55 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of St Thomas Houston, TX At the University of St Thomas, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,320
#56 #56 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,795
#57 #57 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,729
#58 #58 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 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#59 #59 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 106 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,231
#60 #60 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 580 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,190–1,370 Median Starting Salary $60,657
#61 #61 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Carlow University grants about 86 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#62 #62 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,053
#63 #63 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $60,437
#64 #64 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, Behavioral Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 15% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,350–1,520 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#65 #65 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV At Shepherd University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 900–1,150 Median Starting Salary $59,944
#66 #66 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, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,160 Median Starting Salary $62,298
#67 #67 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 361 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 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,940
#68 #68 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN At Augsburg University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Nursing Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,992
#69 #69 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 354 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Median Starting Salary $56,701
#70 #70 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, Social Work, and Art Therapy/Therapist. In fact, Ursuline College grants 139 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,030–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#71 #71 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 118 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,930
#72 #72 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 294 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,064
#73 #73 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Each year, Delta State University grants about 59 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 15 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $56,569
#74 #74 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Each year, Baptist Health Sciences University grants about 90 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
#75 #75 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Annually, Saginaw Valley State University grants about 159 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Social Work, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,995
#76 #76 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 840–1,010 Median Starting Salary $56,190
#77 #77 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,824
#78 #78 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 220 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include General Studies, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,239
#79 #79 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Andrews University grants 29 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $59,471
#80 #80 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 International Business/Trade/Commerce....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#81 #81 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, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#82 #82 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,360–1,480 Median Starting Salary $62,271
#83 #83 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, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, King University grants 53 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,665
#84 #84 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 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,595
#85 #85 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Every year, Mississippi University for Women awards about 312 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $56,138
#86 #86 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 305 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#87 #87 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 223 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,789
#88 #88 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Each year, Viterbo University grants around 152 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Musical Theatre, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,240 Median Starting Salary $61,566
#89 #89 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Francis Marion University Florence, SC Every year, Francis Marion University grants about 65 degrees to students majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,704
#90 #90 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Emory University grants 429 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#91 #91 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#92 #92 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 147 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 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,262
#93 #93 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 79 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,860
#94 #94 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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,422
#95 #95 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 7 SAT Score 990–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,874
#96 #96 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 883 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Journalism, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#97 #97 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 194 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,200 Median Starting Salary $57,694
#98 #98 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 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $59,055
#99 #99 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#100 #100 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Each year, Colorado State University Pueblo awards about 120 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,089
#101 #101 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 391 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,050–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,235
#102 #102 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 760 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,300–1,420 Median Starting Salary $55,540
#103 #103 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 281 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,417
#104 #104 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 Accounting. In fact, Oklahoma Wesleyan University grants 26 degrees per year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,110 Median Starting Salary $61,177
#105 #105 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, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#106 #106 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Each year, Wake Forest University awards about 133 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,430–1,510 Median Starting Salary $66,055
#107 #107 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $62,355
#108 #108 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 269 degrees every year to graduating Cinematography and Film/Video Production students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,442
#109 #109 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 73 degrees to students studying Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#110 #110 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 91 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 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $61,723
#111 #111 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Every year, Coppin State University awards about 48 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Social Work, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 880–1,020 Median Starting Salary $57,995
#112 #112 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 232 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#113 #113 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#114 #114 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 290 degrees to those majoring in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,654
#115 #115 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 156 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#116 #116 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 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#117 #117 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,335
#118 #118 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, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#119 #119 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 142 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Median Starting Salary $63,707
#120 #120 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 274 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#121 #121 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 399 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $58,991
#122 #122 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 202 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 33% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,290–1,410 Median Starting Salary $69,834
#123 #123 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 251 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Median Starting Salary $65,745
#124 #124 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $66,079
#125 #125 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,815
#126 #126 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,819
#127 #127 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,360 Median Starting Salary $63,882
#128 #128 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $60,583
#129 #129 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 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#130 #130 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,150 Median Starting Salary $60,318
#131 #131 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 556 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $57,246
#132 #132 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 102 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#133 #133 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 402 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,645
#134 #134 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 Nursing Science, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Median Starting Salary $62,362
#135 #135 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 293 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#136 #136 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 261 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $64,341
#137 #137 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX Annually, Texas Wesleyan University grants about 28 degrees to students majoring in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Management Science....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,356
#138 #138 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $59,757
#139 #139 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, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Median Starting Salary $59,866
#140 #140 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 209 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, Management Science, and Financial Mathematics....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#141 #141 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting. In fact, the University of Scranton awards 78 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,170–1,330 Median Starting Salary $66,439
#142 #142 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $55,786
#143 #143 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Misericordia University Dallas, PA Each year, Misericordia University grants about 100 degrees to those majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,060–1,230 Median Starting Salary $62,051
#144 #144 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 267 degrees to students majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,536
#145 #145 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Simmons University Boston, MA At Simmons University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Psychology, and General. In fact, Simmons University awards 124 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Median Starting Salary $59,888
#146 #146 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 266 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $58,784
#147 #147 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 253 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,430 Median Starting Salary $61,168
#148 #148 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,197
#149 #149 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1212 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 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,771
#150 #150 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Annually, St- John Fisher University grants about 181 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 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,300 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#151 #151 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $56,262
#152 #152 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 438 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,030–1,230 Median Starting Salary $57,877
#153 #153 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 252 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#154 #154 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,798
#155 #155 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, Communication, and General. In fact, Ashland University grants 100 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Median Starting Salary $53,835
#156 #156 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 382 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#157 #157 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 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $62,516
#158 #158 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, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $60,692
#159 #159 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 264 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 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $63,381
#160 #160 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 184 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $57,429
#161 #161 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 160 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,730
#162 #162 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Each year, Dominican University New York awards about 72 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,100–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,828
#163 #163 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. DeSales University Center Valley, PA Annually, DeSales University grants about 90 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Pre-Physician Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $61,726
#164 #164 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 Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 850–1,170 Median Starting Salary $59,066
#165 #165 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 142 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#166 #166 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,252
#167 #167 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 52 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $63,130
#168 #168 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 245 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,052
#169 #169 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 36 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Education, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,136
#170 #170 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 366 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#171 #171 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, Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,020
#172 #172 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
#173 #173 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 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,130–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#174 #174 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Median Starting Salary $57,259
#175 #175 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 179 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#176 #176 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,121
#177 #177 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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,761
#178 #178 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 70 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $60,438
#179 #179 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Walsh University awards 78 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
#180 #180 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,230
#181 #181 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 452 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,506
#182 #182 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 108 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#183 #183 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, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,040 Median Starting Salary $57,955
#184 #184 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 126 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
#185 #185 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Every year, Mount St- Joseph University awards around 20 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $60,097
#186 #186 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 121 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,656
#187 #187 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Every year, Radford University grants around 259 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $61,140
#188 #188 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University-Indianapolis awards around 555 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#189 #189 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Alvernia University Reading, PA At Alvernia University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,045
#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, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,921
#191 #191 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,561
#192 #192 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. North Park University Chicago, IL Each year, North Park University grants around 98 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,140 Median Starting Salary $59,069
#193 #193 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA At Mary Baldwin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Mary Baldwin University awards 37 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,783
#194 #194 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 5 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $56,457
#195 #195 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 472 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $55,693
#196 #196 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 213 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 960–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,219
#197 #197 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 194 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $55,984
#198 #198 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 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#199 #199 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 63 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $56,569
#200 #200 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 172 degrees every year to graduating Business/Commerce, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,505
#201 #201 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, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, and Criminology. In fact, Indiana State University grants 124 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,572
#202 #202 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Every year, St- Thomas University grants about 203 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 870–1,070 Median Starting Salary $56,009
#203 #203 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,607
#204 #204 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Post University Waterbury, CT Annually, Post University awards around 300 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 800–1,030 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#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, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 35% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 840–1,020 Median Starting Salary $55,713
#206 #206 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#207 #207 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL At Rush University, only three majors are offered: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Cardiovascular......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 227 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,268
#208 #208 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 156 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,206
#209 #209 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA At West Coast University-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 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#210 #210 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA At Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, Public Health, and......view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 820–970 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#211 #211 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, Human Services, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#212 #212 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#213 #213 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Coast University-Texas Richardson, TX Every year, West Coast University-Texas grants around 283 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#214 #214 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St. John's College-Department of Nursing Springfield, IL At St- John's College-Department of Nursing, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#215 #215 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,257
#216 #216 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 238 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,184
#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 St. Augustine for Health Sciences San Marcos, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#219 #219 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,199
#220 #220 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,163
#221 #221 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Annually, Thomas Edison State University grants around 352 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,109
#222 #222 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, 14 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#223 #223 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 196 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,505
#224 #224 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 456 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,148
#225 #225 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Each year, South College awards about 262 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
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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, 9,161 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

5,968

Female Students

5,144 (86%)

Male Students

824 (13%)

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

64%

61

1,200–1,340

$58,375

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

4%

125

1,510–1,570

$49,553

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

83%

588

790–900

$59,213

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

80%

86

1,010–1,250

$56,206

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

60%

34

1,320–1,500

$60,342

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

89%

57

1,120–1,300

$57,609

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

71%

178

1,040–1,240

$55,957

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

16%

85

1,450–1,540

$63,286

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

66%

50

1,090–1,290

$61,943

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

91%

51

1,000–1,180

$55,709

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

53%

63

1,050–1,250

$56,299

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

6%

59

1,500–1,560

$55,259

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

88%

24

1,110–1,340

$64,172

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

51%

147

1,230–1,420

$61,267

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

24%

92

1,330–1,480

$53,756

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

6%

55

1,500–1,560