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#1 #1 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Annually, Pittsburg State University grants about 128 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,357 Median Starting Salary $59,231
#2 #2 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $18,322 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#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 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 563 SAT Score 790–900 Est. Net Price * $25,875 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 3249 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 990–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,956 Median Starting Salary $56,206
#5 #5 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 375 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $10,592 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#6 #6 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 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $10,628 Median Starting Salary $56,299
#7 #7 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,942 Median Starting Salary $62,339
#8 #8 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Every year, Abilene Christian University awards around 52 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $28,311 Median Starting Salary $61,943
#9 #9 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Annually, California State University-Fullerton awards around 2164 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $6,283 Median Starting Salary $55,709
#10 #10 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,954 Median Starting Salary $60,342
#11 #11 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $13,110 Median Starting Salary $54,467
#12 #12 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Annually, Jacksonville State University grants about 295 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,511 Median Starting Salary $57,010
#13 #13 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Each year, Northern Kentucky University awards around 384 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $8,151 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#14 #14 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 441 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $11,572 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#15 #15 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 166 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,323 Median Starting Salary $63,422
#16 #16 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $9,738 Median Starting Salary $58,378
#17 #17 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 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $22,311 Median Starting Salary $57,961
#18 #18 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 and Medical Administrative Services, Other, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,894 Median Starting Salary $58,230
#19 #19 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Each year, Bradley University grants around 79 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Est. Net Price * $24,703 Median Starting Salary $61,723
#20 #20 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN At Augsburg University, the most popular majors students pursue are Nursing Administration, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Augsburg University grants 65 degrees per year to graduating Nursing Administration students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $24,807 Median Starting Salary $57,992
#21 #21 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, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Troy University grants 310 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,504 Median Starting Salary $57,053
#22 #22 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, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 124 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Est. Net Price * $17,413 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#23 #23 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,578 Median Starting Salary $54,060
#24 #24 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 374 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,050–1,230 Est. Net Price * $14,470 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#25 #25 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Boston awards around 433 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $17,554 Median Starting Salary $56,940
#26 #26 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 164 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,733 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#27 #27 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, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $23,841 Median Starting Salary $60,066
#28 #28 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 184 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Est. Net Price * $19,847 Median Starting Salary $54,147
#29 #29 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 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Est. Net Price * $24,762 Median Starting Salary $64,172
#30 #30 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, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,833 Median Starting Salary $54,819
#31 #31 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Jacksonville University grants 272 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,140–1,280 Est. Net Price * $25,745 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#32 #32 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $21,036 Median Starting Salary $64,042
#33 #33 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 263 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,991 Median Starting Salary $57,694
#34 #34 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,200–1,330 Est. Net Price * $18,606 Median Starting Salary $58,375
#35 #35 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD Every year, Salisbury University grants around 156 degrees to those studying Speech Communication and Rhetoric, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,190–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,931 Median Starting Salary $63,688
#36 #36 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 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $23,930 Median Starting Salary $56,860
#37 #37 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Every year, Arkansas State University grants around 201 degrees to those majoring in General Studies, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,002 Median Starting Salary $56,239
#38 #38 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 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $11,686 Median Starting Salary $60,785
#39 #39 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Every year, Mississippi University for Women awards about 379 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,617 Median Starting Salary $56,138
#40 #40 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 440 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 99 SAT Score 1,110–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,144 Median Starting Salary $56,570
#41 #41 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,120 Est. Net Price * $18,583 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#42 #42 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN At the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Wellness, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 930–1,150 Est. Net Price * $20,897 Median Starting Salary $60,437
#43 #43 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $12,067 Median Starting Salary $59,055
#44 #44 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 122 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $20,869 Median Starting Salary $49,553
#45 #45 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boise State University awards 507 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $19,037 Median Starting Salary $57,467
#46 #46 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 900–1,130 Est. Net Price * $8,353 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#47 #47 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1694 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Est. Net Price * $10,742 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#48 #48 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Every year, Georgia College & State University grants about 116 degrees to those studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,769 Median Starting Salary $63,027
#49 #49 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Each year, Baptist Health Sciences University grants about 114 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,080 Est. Net Price * $15,395 Median Starting Salary $55,186
#50 #50 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wagner College Staten Island, NY At Wagner College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,310 Est. Net Price * $28,109 Median Starting Salary $63,890
#51 #51 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT Each year, Westminster College awards about 70 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $28,156 Median Starting Salary $59,443
#52 #52 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–1,170 Est. Net Price * $13,155 Median Starting Salary $56,190
#53 #53 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Francis Marion University Florence, SC Every year, Francis Marion University grants about 77 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,231 Median Starting Salary $57,704
#54 #54 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 426 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 124 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Est. Net Price * $11,499 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#55 #55 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,499 Median Starting Salary $58,824
#56 #56 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, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $12,651 Median Starting Salary $59,944
#57 #57 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Each year, Delta State University grants about 63 degrees to students majoring in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,457 Median Starting Salary $56,569
#58 #58 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, Art Therapy/Therapist, Psychology, and General. In fact, Ursuline College grants 138 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $17,678 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#59 #59 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 383 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,140–1,280 Est. Net Price * $13,443 Median Starting Salary $56,701
#60 #60 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 Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,007 Median Starting Salary $57,595
#61 #61 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 318 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,156 Median Starting Salary $56,956
#62 #62 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Every year, Coppin State University awards about 66 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 860–1,040 Est. Net Price * $7,684 Median Starting Salary $57,995
#63 #63 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA Every year, Waynesburg University grants around 65 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $22,837 Median Starting Salary $63,246
#64 #64 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN Annually, the University of Southern Indiana grants about 110 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,066 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#65 #65 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Annually, Saginaw Valley State University grants about 178 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Special Education and Teaching, General, and Rehabilitation Science....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 950–1,170 Est. Net Price * $15,144 Median Starting Salary $59,995
#66 #66 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 381 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 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 920–1,180 Est. Net Price * $17,388 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#67 #67 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. King University Bristol, TN At King University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Social Work. In fact, King University grants 103 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,282 Median Starting Salary $56,665
#68 #68 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 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,340 Est. Net Price * $20,469 Median Starting Salary $56,320
#69 #69 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ At Saint Peter's University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $14,486 Median Starting Salary $57,145
#70 #70 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Each year, Colorado State University Pueblo awards about 139 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,120 Est. Net Price * $14,188 Median Starting Salary $58,089
#71 #71 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, Child Development, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,130–1,400 Est. Net Price * $36,370 Median Starting Salary $59,159
#72 #72 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, PA At Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $33,565 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#73 #73 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO At Colorado Mesa University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,076 Median Starting Salary $59,927
#74 #74 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, Education, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Alverno College grants 99 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $17,884 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#75 #75 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 114 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $32,204 Median Starting Salary $57,930
#76 #76 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Annually, Gwynedd Mercy University grants about 287 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Est. Net Price * $26,733 Median Starting Salary $58,887
#77 #77 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 143 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $35,975 Median Starting Salary $62,195
#78 #78 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN At Purdue University Northwest, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $9,637 Median Starting Salary $59,527
#79 #79 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA Each year, Eastern Mennonite University awards around 83 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 Est. Net Price * $24,710 Median Starting Salary $61,146
#80 #80 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, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,458 Median Starting Salary $56,422
#81 #81 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Every year, the University of Alaska Anchorage awards around 125 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $13,931 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#82 #82 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 587 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,521 Median Starting Salary $53,756
#83 #83 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 Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $21,684 Median Starting Salary $63,795
#84 #84 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 279 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $23,913 Median Starting Salary $60,417
#85 #85 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 315 degrees to those studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,120–1,310 Est. Net Price * $39,632 Median Starting Salary $67,035
#86 #86 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. In fact, Vanderbilt University awards 237 degrees annually to graduating Social Sciences, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 1,510–1,550 Est. Net Price * $26,689 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#87 #87 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 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Est. Net Price * $21,761 Median Starting Salary $59,729
#88 #88 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 491 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Est. Net Price * $9,839 Median Starting Salary $55,235
#89 #89 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Every year, Michigan State University awards around 534 degrees to those majoring in Advertising, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $24,630 Median Starting Salary $60,657
#90 #90 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 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,510–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,422 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#91 #91 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Every year, St Catherine University awards around 167 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Public Health, General, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $22,357 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#92 #92 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Carlow University grants about 129 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–1,100 Est. Net Price * $20,561 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#93 #93 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Est. Net Price * $41,028 Median Starting Salary $56,281
#94 #94 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 49 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 990–1,220 Est. Net Price * $31,103 Median Starting Salary $60,438
#95 #95 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 302 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,838 Median Starting Salary $59,335
#96 #96 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of San Diego San Diego, CA Each year, the University of San Diego awards around 168 degrees to those studying Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $37,675 Median Starting Salary $59,262
#97 #97 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Each year, Viterbo University grants around 185 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $23,901 Median Starting Salary $61,566
#98 #98 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO Every year, the University of Missouri-Columbia awards around 627 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 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $20,006 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#99 #99 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 Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,350 Est. Net Price * $16,999 Median Starting Salary $58,874
#100 #100 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 170 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 880–1,040 Est. Net Price * $12,054 Median Starting Salary $57,429
#101 #101 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, Exercise Physiology, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, Ashland University grants 161 degrees every year to graduating Nursing Practice students....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Est. Net Price * $21,971 Median Starting Salary $53,835
#102 #102 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 900–1,160 Est. Net Price * $15,818 Median Starting Salary $57,815
#103 #103 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Each year, Gonzaga University grants about 239 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Est. Net Price * $40,295 Median Starting Salary $65,745
#104 #104 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 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $18,004 Median Starting Salary $0
#105 #105 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 332 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Est. Net Price * $29,097 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#106 #106 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Each year, Western Carolina University grants around 252 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $12,252 Median Starting Salary $58,784
#107 #107 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Each year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison awards around 549 degrees to students majoring in Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Est. Net Price * $14,216 Median Starting Salary $62,271
#108 #108 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, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Louisville awards 281 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,808 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#109 #109 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA At Villanova University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, Villanova University grants 220 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Est. Net Price * $37,946 Median Starting Salary $64,153
#110 #110 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL At DePaul University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production. In fact, DePaul University grants 247 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,160–1,360 Est. Net Price * $32,129 Median Starting Salary $59,442
#111 #111 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 418 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,511 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#112 #112 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND Annually, the University of North Dakota grants about 193 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 30 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,227 Median Starting Salary $62,654
#113 #113 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 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $33,364 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#114 #114 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, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,353 Median Starting Salary $57,607
#115 #115 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $20,860 Median Starting Salary $62,362
#116 #116 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 520 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Psychology, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,000–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,734 Median Starting Salary $57,877
#117 #117 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, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $11,140 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#118 #118 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,060–1,230 Est. Net Price * $25,090 Median Starting Salary $62,051
#119 #119 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, Communication, and General. In fact, Baylor University awards 317 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,240–1,420 Est. Net Price * $49,727 Median Starting Salary $61,267
#120 #120 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, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Florida State University grants 716 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Est. Net Price * $14,903 Median Starting Salary $55,540
#121 #121 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Est. Net Price * $27,986 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#122 #122 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,190–1,340 Est. Net Price * $30,462 Median Starting Salary $60,692
#123 #123 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,557 Median Starting Salary $56,789
#124 #124 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 203 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,852 Median Starting Salary $58,052
#125 #125 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 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,250 Est. Net Price * $20,871 Median Starting Salary $62,355
#126 #126 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH At Case Western Reserve University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,430–1,540 Est. Net Price * $41,351 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#127 #127 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 247 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,104 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#128 #128 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Every year, Radford University grants around 229 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $18,282 Median Starting Salary $61,140
#129 #129 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 15 SAT Score 1,030–1,280 Est. Net Price * $28,508 Median Starting Salary $59,866
#130 #130 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN At Bethel University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $30,375 Median Starting Salary $62,624
#131 #131 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Each year, the University of Wyoming awards around 148 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,299 Median Starting Salary $58,730
#132 #132 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 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 950–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,016 Median Starting Salary $60,318
#133 #133 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Annually, Marquette University grants about 192 degrees to those studying Biomedical Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,230–1,390 Est. Net Price * $32,031 Median Starting Salary $63,707
#134 #134 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 134 degrees to those majoring in Adult Health Nurse/Nursing, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Music Performance, General, Dance, General, and Acting....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $23,143 Median Starting Salary $61,042
#135 #135 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 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,528 Median Starting Salary $55,561
#136 #136 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL Every year, Florida Gulf Coast University awards around 297 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,548 Median Starting Salary $58,064
#137 #137 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Each year, Duquesne University grants around 257 degrees to those studying Nursing Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $35,125 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#138 #138 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Annually, Pennsylvania Western University grants about 273 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,579 Median Starting Salary $0
#139 #139 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,370–1,500 Est. Net Price * $45,466 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#140 #140 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $29,882 Median Starting Salary $63,882
#141 #141 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $58,991
#142 #142 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA Every year, the University of Massachusetts-Lowell grants around 603 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,190–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,624 Median Starting Salary $57,246
#143 #143 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN At Valparaiso University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, and General. In fact, Valparaiso University awards 147 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $23,168 Median Starting Salary $60,674
#144 #144 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Each year, Bay Path University awards around 52 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,935 Median Starting Salary $58,136
#145 #145 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Each year, Dominican University New York awards about 101 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,240 Est. Net Price * $23,907 Median Starting Salary $58,828
#146 #146 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 384 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Est. Net Price * $19,752 Median Starting Salary $59,536
#147 #147 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Annually, Otterbein University grants about 59 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,110–1,300 Est. Net Price * $22,242 Median Starting Salary $63,130
#148 #148 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA Every year, La Salle University grants around 188 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,119 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#149 #149 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA At the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,696 Median Starting Salary $57,921
#150 #150 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Every year, Gannon University awards around 126 degrees to students studying Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Est. Net Price * $23,942 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#151 #151 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Est. Net Price * $17,716 Median Starting Salary $66,079
#152 #152 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Annually, Belmont University grants about 272 degrees to students majoring in Music Management, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Music, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,150–1,370 Est. Net Price * $37,558 Median Starting Salary $64,341
#153 #153 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY At Bellarmine University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,110–1,300 Est. Net Price * $24,432 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#154 #154 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH Each year, Ohio University-Main Campus grants around 1714 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $20,550 Median Starting Salary $59,771
#155 #155 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 122 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $32,176 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#156 #156 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 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, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,475 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#157 #157 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Annually, Indiana University Indianapolis awards around 564 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,592 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#158 #158 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 334 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,200 Est. Net Price * $23,225 Median Starting Salary $58,914
#159 #159 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO At Regis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $25,062 Median Starting Salary $57,259
#160 #160 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI Every year, Wayne State University grants around 321 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 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,021 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#161 #161 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY Annually, St- John Fisher University grants about 204 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,130–1,290 Est. Net Price * $28,969 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#162 #162 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 Criminology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,321 Median Starting Salary $58,572
#163 #163 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, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In fact, Drexel University awards 578 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $42,342 Median Starting Salary $56,262
#164 #164 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 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,260 Est. Net Price * $26,166 Median Starting Salary $61,045
#165 #165 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, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,230–1,400 Est. Net Price * $31,642 Median Starting Salary $60,197
#166 #166 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR Every year, the University of Central Arkansas grants around 129 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $16,362 Median Starting Salary $56,656
#167 #167 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. DeSales University Center Valley, PA Annually, DeSales University grants about 110 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Est. Net Price * $30,524 Median Starting Salary $61,726
#168 #168 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marymount University Arlington, VA At Marymount University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $28,147 Median Starting Salary $59,020
#169 #169 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 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,340 Est. Net Price * $28,060 Median Starting Salary $60,504
#170 #170 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Each year, Wake Forest University awards about 154 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Political Science and Government, General, Communication, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,410–1,510 Est. Net Price * $27,790 Median Starting Salary $66,055
#171 #171 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 60 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Music Management, Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,150 Median Starting Salary $60,252
#172 #172 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, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $11,687 Median Starting Salary $58,798
#173 #173 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 810–1,000 Est. Net Price * $12,948 Median Starting Salary $57,955
#174 #174 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Each year, Northern Illinois University grants around 183 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,533 Median Starting Salary $57,219
#175 #175 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, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Est. Net Price * $32,100 Median Starting Salary $66,439
#176 #176 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Each year, Fairfield University grants about 213 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,260–1,390 Est. Net Price * $47,630 Median Starting Salary $69,834
#177 #177 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Each year, Spalding University awards about 70 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $25,539 Median Starting Salary $57,458
#178 #178 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mount Saint Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Every year, Mount Saint Joseph University awards around 36 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,160 Est. Net Price * $15,887 Median Starting Salary $60,097
#179 #179 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Annually, Western Connecticut State University awards about 92 degrees to those studying Criminal Justice/Police Science, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,527 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#180 #180 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX At Texas Christian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,190–1,390 Est. Net Price * $39,005 Median Starting Salary $60,583
#181 #181 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 589 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Est. Net Price * $13,768 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#182 #182 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 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 840–1,010 Est. Net Price * $18,937 Median Starting Salary $55,713
#183 #183 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,874 Median Starting Salary $59,471
#184 #184 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 290 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $20,964 Median Starting Salary $63,381
#185 #185 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, Walsh University awards 71 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $21,009 Median Starting Salary $61,508
#186 #186 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 191 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,292 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#187 #187 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Annually, Millikin University grants about 55 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 850–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,078 Median Starting Salary $59,649
#188 #188 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 118 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,150 Est. Net Price * $21,246 Median Starting Salary $57,666
#189 #189 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 89 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pharmacy, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 870–1,110 Est. Net Price * $12,936 Median Starting Salary $56,569
#190 #190 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Portland Portland, OR At the University of Portland, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,200–1,360 Est. Net Price * $34,951 Median Starting Salary $63,622
#191 #191 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 960–1,250 Est. Net Price * $27,558 Median Starting Salary $59,066
#192 #192 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $24,524 Median Starting Salary $59,757
#193 #193 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, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Seattle University grants 232 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Est. Net Price * $37,103 Median Starting Salary $61,168
#194 #194 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV Each year, West Virginia University awards about 223 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,691 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#195 #195 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 462 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $16,544 Median Starting Salary $58,506
#196 #196 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Annually, Cleveland State University awards around 230 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 920–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,307 Median Starting Salary $55,984
#197 #197 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL Annually, Rush University grants around 18 degrees to students studying Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 210 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,268
#198 #198 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA At West Coast University-Orange County, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Health/Health Care......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $36,263 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#199 #199 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $26,103 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#200 #200 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Annually, Thomas Edison State University grants around 440 degrees to those majoring in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $57,109
#201 #201 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 141 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,206
#202 #202 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Coast University-Dallas Richardson, TX At West Coast University-Dallas, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and......view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,957 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#203 #203 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,280 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#204 #204 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oak Point University Oak Brook, IL At Oak Point University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $56,235
#205 #205 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 249 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 -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,184
#206 #206 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 40 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,163
#207 #207 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Worcester, MA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#208 #208 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX At The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, only three majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical......view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,165
#209 #209 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 26 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,199
#210 #210 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN At Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Operations Management and Supervision....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,162 Median Starting Salary $57,257
#211 #211 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, 52 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#212 #212 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA At Samuel Merritt University, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. On average, 508 students receive a degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $56,709
#213 #213 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Touro University California Vallejo, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#214 #214 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 11 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,241
#215 #215 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Post University Waterbury, CT Annually, Post University awards around 517 degrees to students majoring in Nursing Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Human Services, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 800–1,030 Est. Net Price * $18,619 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#216 #216 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA Each year, the University of Massachusetts Global grants around 299 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Social Work, and Organizational Leadership....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $31,715 Median Starting Salary $57,505
#217 #217 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Each year, South College awards about 275 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,584 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#218 #218 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 297 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,148
#219 #219 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,784 Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Nursing Practice

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

Those who are passionate about Nursing Practice can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Right now, 8,817 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

5,368

Female Students

4,593 (85%)

Male Students

775 (14%)

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

88%

21

970–1,180

$19,357

$59,231

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

88%

39

1,080–1,290

$18,322

$59,524

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

89%

563

790–900

$25,875

$59,213

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

81%

94

990–1,240

$14,956

$56,206

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

90%

63

1,110–1,280

$10,592

$57,609

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

62%

104

1,010–1,220

$10,628

$56,299

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

87%

57

970–1,180

$12,942

$62,339

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

64%

46

1,080–1,300

$28,311

$61,943

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

87%

43

1,000–1,180

$6,283

$55,709

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

58%

39

1,310–1,480

$22,954

$60,342

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

40%

94

1,200–1,350

$13,110

$54,467

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

76%

36

940–1,190

$14,511

$57,010

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

96%

75

1,010–1,210

$8,151

$58,459

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