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#1 #1 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,291 Median Starting Salary $60,342
#2 #2 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX Generally, Abilene Christian University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,080–1,300 Est. Net Price * $28,978 Median Starting Salary $61,943
#3 #3 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 63 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $10,979 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#4 #4 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,262 Median Starting Salary $56,206
#5 #5 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application... Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 122 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $22,058 Median Starting Salary $49,553
#6 #6 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL the University of North Florida is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 104 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Est. Net Price * $11,338 Median Starting Salary $56,299
#7 #7 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA California State University-Fullerton is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,000–1,180 Est. Net Price * $7,925 Median Starting Salary $55,709
#8 #8 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $25,606 Median Starting Salary $53,853
#9 #9 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bradley University Peoria, IL Generally, Bradley University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $24,053 Median Starting Salary $61,723
#10 #10 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,827 Median Starting Salary $62,339
#11 #11 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Duke is one of the most selective schools in the country, only admitting 3,200 out of 50,000 applications. Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,694 Median Starting Salary $55,259
#12 #12 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Overall, the University of Central Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 1,210–1,360 Est. Net Price * $13,108 Median Starting Salary $54,467
#13 #13 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee, MA the College of Our Lady of the Elms is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Est. Net Price * $23,498 Median Starting Salary $57,961
#14 #14 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH the University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Est. Net Price * $24,507 Median Starting Salary $64,172
#15 #15 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,000 Median Starting Salary $63,422
#16 #16 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY Murray State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,042 Median Starting Salary $58,378
#17 #17 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL the University of Florida is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $53,756
#18 #18 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL Jacksonville State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 900–1,150 Est. Net Price * $11,953 Median Starting Salary $57,010
#19 #19 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Generally, Pacific Lutheran University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Est. Net Price * $24,825 Median Starting Salary $60,066
#20 #20 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Quinnipiac University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,130–1,310 Est. Net Price * $39,051 Median Starting Salary $67,035
#21 #21 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 105 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,004 Median Starting Salary $54,060
#22 #22 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO Maryville University of Saint Louis is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,757 Median Starting Salary $60,108
#23 #23 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $56,281
#24 #24 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC the University of North Carolina Wilmington is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Est. Net Price * $18,709 Median Starting Salary $58,375
#25 #25 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,140–1,410 Est. Net Price * $20,592 Median Starting Salary $59,729
#26 #26 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL the University of Alabama in Huntsville is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $18,588 Median Starting Salary $54,147
#27 #27 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Michigan State University is a non selective school. They receive about 53,300 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,803 Median Starting Salary $60,657
#28 #28 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY Overall, Northern Kentucky University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Est. Net Price * $7,259 Median Starting Salary $58,459
#29 #29 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 99 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $56,570
#30 #30 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN The College of Saint Scholastica is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,140–1,280 Est. Net Price * $24,578 Median Starting Salary $60,417
#31 #31 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL In general, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 124 SAT Score 1,150–1,380 Est. Net Price * $16,834 Median Starting Salary $55,352
#32 #32 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Est. Net Price * $9,881 Median Starting Salary $54,151
#33 #33 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,943 Median Starting Salary $57,536
#34 #34 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Overall, York College of Pennsylvania is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $20,916 Median Starting Salary $64,042
#35 #35 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,400–1,500 Est. Net Price * $34,837 Median Starting Salary $64,153
#36 #36 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Salisbury University Salisbury, MD In general, Salisbury University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,320 Est. Net Price * $19,756 Median Starting Salary $63,688
#37 #37 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS Pittsburg State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,725 Median Starting Salary $59,231
#38 #38 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Overall, Gonzaga University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,220–1,410 Est. Net Price * $38,727 Median Starting Salary $65,745
#39 #39 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN Augsburg University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $25,409 Median Starting Salary $57,992
#40 #40 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA the University of Massachusetts-Boston is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Est. Net Price * $17,123 Median Starting Salary $56,940
#41 #41 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of San Diego San Diego, CA the University of San Diego is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Est. Net Price * $36,008 Median Starting Salary $59,262
#42 #42 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $10,525 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#43 #43 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL Troy University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 940–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,187 Median Starting Salary $57,053
#44 #44 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $9,711 Median Starting Salary $55,235
#45 #45 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wagner College Staten Island, NY Wagner College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,110–1,300 Est. Net Price * $29,710 Median Starting Salary $63,890
#46 #46 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH Mount Carmel College of Nursing is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 890–1,080 Est. Net Price * $15,006 Median Starting Salary $60,785
#47 #47 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Overall, Point Loma Nazarene University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $34,933 Median Starting Salary $59,159
#48 #48 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,270–1,460 Est. Net Price * $13,376 Median Starting Salary $62,271
#49 #49 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,219 Median Starting Salary $54,819
#50 #50 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC East Carolina University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,410 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#51 #51 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,551 Median Starting Salary $58,824
#52 #52 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $10,614 Median Starting Salary $57,150
#53 #53 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT In general, Westminster College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $27,068 Median Starting Salary $59,443
#54 #54 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA Georgia College & State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $20,301 Median Starting Salary $63,027
#55 #55 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,430–1,540 Est. Net Price * $26,680 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#56 #56 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Est. Net Price * $19,889 Median Starting Salary $61,722
#57 #57 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA Overall, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,270 Est. Net Price * $22,973 Median Starting Salary $63,795
#58 #58 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 124 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $55,774
#59 #59 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $18,693 Median Starting Salary $59,335
#60 #60 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA Gwynedd Mercy University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $28,122 Median Starting Salary $58,887
#61 #61 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA Waynesburg University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $22,281 Median Starting Salary $63,246
#62 #62 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Creighton University Omaha, NE Creighton University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives about 8,000 applications each... Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,270–1,430 Est. Net Price * $32,877 Median Starting Salary $64,130
#63 #63 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $59,524
#64 #64 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Overall, The University of Tampa is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $34,653 Median Starting Salary $62,195
#65 #65 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 940–1,140 Est. Net Price * $18,162 Median Starting Salary $60,437
#66 #66 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of St Thomas Houston, TX the University of St Thomas is a non selective school. The school receives 1,123 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,207 Median Starting Salary $56,320
#67 #67 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN Generally, St Catherine University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 980–1,250 Est. Net Price * $19,976 Median Starting Salary $57,978
#68 #68 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN Baptist Health Sciences University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Est. Net Price * $9,549 Median Starting Salary $55,186
#69 #69 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ In general, Saint Peter's University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $11,996 Median Starting Salary $57,145
#70 #70 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS In general, Alcorn State University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 860–1,180 Est. Net Price * $14,864 Median Starting Salary $56,190
#71 #71 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, PA In general, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $33,047 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#72 #72 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Generally, Thomas Jefferson University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $28,110 Median Starting Salary $56,714
#73 #73 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA Generally, Eastern Mennonite University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,540 Est. Net Price * $23,783 Median Starting Salary $61,146
#74 #74 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,407 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#75 #75 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID Generally, Boise State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,724 Median Starting Salary $57,467
#76 #76 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Est. Net Price * $38,279 Median Starting Salary $60,077
#77 #77 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,003 Median Starting Salary $55,540
#78 #78 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS Mississippi University for Women is a non selective school. They receive about 500 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $12,691 Median Starting Salary $56,138
#79 #79 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN the University of Southern Indiana is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,443 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#80 #80 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Baylor University Waco, TX In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,270–1,440 Est. Net Price * $45,988 Median Starting Salary $61,267
#81 #81 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Ursuline College Pepper Pike, OH Ursuline College is a non selective school. Around 610 applications are received by Ursuline College every... Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,150 Est. Net Price * $14,502 Median Starting Salary $57,422
#82 #82 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV Shepherd University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 1,690 applications every admission cycle. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $9,827 Median Starting Salary $59,944
#83 #83 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX Generally, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 980–1,200 Est. Net Price * $15,181 Median Starting Salary $57,694
#84 #84 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL Generally, Palm Beach Atlantic University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $30,276 Median Starting Salary $60,438
#85 #85 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. DePaul University Chicago, IL In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $32,151 Median Starting Salary $59,442
#86 #86 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI Madonna University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $18,344 Median Starting Salary $57,541
#87 #87 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Saginaw Valley State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $12,432 Median Starting Salary $59,995
#88 #88 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO Overall, Colorado Mesa University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,085 Median Starting Salary $59,927
#89 #89 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Generally, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $20,149 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#90 #90 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA Overall, Southeastern Louisiana University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,291 Median Starting Salary $57,595
#91 #91 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Delta State University Cleveland, MS Delta State University is a non selective school. The institution receives approximately 900 applications... Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $14,138 Median Starting Salary $56,569
#92 #92 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Hawaii Pacific University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 13,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $30,501 Median Starting Salary $57,930
#93 #93 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Alverno College is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $18,097 Median Starting Salary $57,611
#94 #94 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Purdue University Northwest is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $9,162 Median Starting Salary $59,527
#95 #95 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#96 #96 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,360–1,500 Est. Net Price * $42,723 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#97 #97 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,140 Est. Net Price * $14,238 Median Starting Salary $56,956
#98 #98 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Francis Marion University Florence, SC In general, Francis Marion University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 880–1,120 Est. Net Price * $12,614 Median Starting Salary $57,704
#99 #99 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Louisville Louisville, KY the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Est. Net Price * $19,327 Median Starting Salary $57,339
#100 #100 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. King University Bristol, TN Overall, King University is a fairly selective school. Around 900 applications are received by King... Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $22,626 Median Starting Salary $56,665
#101 #101 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL Auburn University at Montgomery is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 980–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,163 Median Starting Salary $56,422
#102 #102 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,020–1,190 Est. Net Price * $13,036 Median Starting Salary $56,701
#103 #103 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Est. Net Price * $23,985 Median Starting Salary $58,991
#104 #104 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Marquette University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Est. Net Price * $33,136 Median Starting Salary $63,707
#105 #105 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK Northwestern Oklahoma State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $10,448 Median Starting Salary $59,055
#106 #106 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Viterbo University La Crosse, WI Viterbo University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 1,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $23,257 Median Starting Salary $61,566
#107 #107 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL Barry University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 930–1,080 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $56,860
#108 #108 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO Colorado State University Pueblo is a non selective school. They receive about 1,570 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 910–1,160 Est. Net Price * $13,033 Median Starting Salary $58,089
#109 #109 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Coppin State University Baltimore, MD Coppin State University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 860–1,040 Est. Net Price * $8,562 Median Starting Salary $57,995
#110 #110 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Generally, Carlow University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 850–1,100 Est. Net Price * $17,437 Median Starting Salary $58,804
#111 #111 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Duquesne University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,170–1,350 Est. Net Price * $33,919 Median Starting Salary $63,885
#112 #112 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY Western Kentucky University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,625 Median Starting Salary $57,429
#113 #113 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $66,079
#114 #114 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Generally, the University of Alaska Anchorage is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,090 Est. Net Price * $15,609 Median Starting Salary $57,143
#115 #115 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND the University of North Dakota is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $17,359 Median Starting Salary $62,654
#116 #116 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ Generally, William Paterson University of New Jersey is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 990–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,967 Median Starting Salary $58,874
#117 #117 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Fairfield University Fairfield, CT Fairfield University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,260–1,380 Est. Net Price * $46,065 Median Starting Salary $69,834
#118 #118 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC Generally, Wake Forest University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,260–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,197 Median Starting Salary $66,055
#119 #119 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Misericordia University Dallas, PA Generally, Misericordia University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,060–1,230 Est. Net Price * $27,033 Median Starting Salary $62,051
#120 #120 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Samford University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Est. Net Price * $31,803 Median Starting Salary $64,173
#121 #121 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Overall, Oakland University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 11,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Est. Net Price * $15,161 Median Starting Salary $57,877
#122 #122 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC Western Carolina University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,022 Median Starting Salary $58,784
#123 #123 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX Texas Christian University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $44,190 Median Starting Salary $60,583
#124 #124 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Messiah University Mechanicsburg, PA Overall, Messiah University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,120 Median Starting Salary $63,882
#125 #125 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,639 Median Starting Salary $56,789
#126 #126 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Ashland University Ashland, OH Ashland University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $20,342 Median Starting Salary $53,835
#127 #127 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Belmont University Nashville, TN Belmont University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,170–1,360 Est. Net Price * $36,225 Median Starting Salary $64,341
#128 #128 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bethel University Saint Paul, MN In general, Bethel University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,310 Est. Net Price * $29,915 Median Starting Salary $62,624
#129 #129 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Missouri State University-Springfield is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $17,677 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#130 #130 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Est. Net Price * $25,235 Median Starting Salary $61,042
#131 #131 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Scranton Scranton, PA Overall, the University of Scranton is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,160–1,330 Est. Net Price * $35,526 Median Starting Salary $66,439
#132 #132 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL Florida Southern College is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $27,324 Median Starting Salary $60,692
#133 #133 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Seton Hall University is a somewhat selective school. Around 26,000 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Est. Net Price * $33,472 Median Starting Salary $60,197
#134 #134 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Portland Portland, OR Overall, the University of Portland is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,410 Est. Net Price * $33,717 Median Starting Salary $63,622
#135 #135 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA the University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,240 Median Starting Salary $57,246
#136 #136 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $25,271 Median Starting Salary $59,757
#137 #137 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Drexel University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 37,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,240–1,430 Est. Net Price * $39,267 Median Starting Salary $56,262
#138 #138 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Stockton University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 9,590 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $18,515 Median Starting Salary $59,536
#139 #139 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Millersville University of Pennsylvania is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,210 Est. Net Price * $21,076 Median Starting Salary $62,362
#140 #140 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Illinois State University Normal, IL Generally, Illinois State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $20,551 Median Starting Salary $62,355
#141 #141 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. St. John Fisher University Rochester, NY St- John Fisher University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,100–1,280 Est. Net Price * $28,312 Median Starting Salary $61,896
#142 #142 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN Valparaiso University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,755 Median Starting Salary $60,674
#143 #143 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,208 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#144 #144 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA Generally, Seattle University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,160–1,380 Est. Net Price * $35,412 Median Starting Salary $61,168
#145 #145 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Felician University Lodi, NJ Felician University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 910–1,120 Est. Net Price * $15,743 Median Starting Salary $57,815
#146 #146 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA Wilkes University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 4,800 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,070–1,260 Est. Net Price * $27,918 Median Starting Salary $59,866
#147 #147 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Otterbein University Westerville, OH Otterbein University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $22,661 Median Starting Salary $63,130
#148 #148 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,695 Median Starting Salary $63,381
#149 #149 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH In general, Ohio University-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,207 Median Starting Salary $59,771
#150 #150 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Washburn University Topeka, KS Generally, Washburn University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Est. Net Price * $12,473 Median Starting Salary $58,230
#151 #151 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bellarmine University Louisville, KY In general, Bellarmine University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $22,813 Median Starting Salary $61,560
#152 #152 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $12,425 Median Starting Salary $57,607
#153 #153 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $15,347 Median Starting Salary $55,426
#154 #154 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. DeSales University Center Valley, PA DeSales University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $29,104 Median Starting Salary $61,726
#155 #155 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY Eastern Kentucky University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,806 Median Starting Salary $58,052
#156 #156 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,633 Median Starting Salary $55,561
#157 #157 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Overall, the University of Wyoming is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $12,819 Median Starting Salary $58,730
#158 #158 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Regis University Denver, CO Regis University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 5,550 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $26,377 Median Starting Salary $57,259
#159 #159 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL In general, Florida Gulf Coast University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,040–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,834 Median Starting Salary $58,064
#160 #160 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. La Salle University Philadelphia, PA In general, La Salle University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $17,552 Median Starting Salary $58,831
#161 #161 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA Holy Family University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 860–1,100 Est. Net Price * $12,379 Median Starting Salary $60,318
#162 #162 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $13,951 Median Starting Salary $56,795
#163 #163 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Gannon University Erie, PA Gannon University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,000–1,270 Est. Net Price * $22,200 Median Starting Salary $62,114
#164 #164 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Concordia University-Wisconsin is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $24,485 Median Starting Salary $60,504
#165 #165 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Andrews University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 1,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,194 Median Starting Salary $59,471
#166 #166 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT In general, the University of Saint Joseph is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $25,860 Median Starting Salary $59,066
#167 #167 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Radford University Radford, VA Radford University is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 11,400 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,105 Median Starting Salary $61,140
#168 #168 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,462 Median Starting Salary $58,219
#169 #169 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Dominican University New York Orangeburg, NY Overall, Dominican University New York is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,747 Median Starting Salary $58,828
#170 #170 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,030–1,270 Est. Net Price * $19,700 Median Starting Salary $57,921
#171 #171 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Loyola University New Orleans is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Est. Net Price * $23,808 Median Starting Salary $60,252
#172 #172 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Virginia University Morgantown, WV West Virginia University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 18,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,202 Median Starting Salary $59,385
#173 #173 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Walsh University North Canton, OH Walsh University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 2,660 applications every admission cycle. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Est. Net Price * $20,032 Median Starting Salary $61,508
#174 #174 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA Overall, Bay Path University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,140 Est. Net Price * $18,502 Median Starting Salary $58,136
#175 #175 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Arkansas State University is a fairly selective school. Around 6,050 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,011 Median Starting Salary $56,239
#176 #176 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Alvernia University Reading, PA Generally, Alvernia University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,000–1,170 Est. Net Price * $27,091 Median Starting Salary $61,045
#177 #177 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Generally, Marian University is a non selective school. Approximately 2,000 applications are received by... Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,200 Est. Net Price * $22,554 Median Starting Salary $58,914
#178 #178 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT Western Connecticut State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $15,862 Median Starting Salary $60,404
#179 #179 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA In general, the University of North Georgia is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $11,721 Median Starting Salary $58,798
#180 #180 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Millikin University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,230 Est. Net Price * $10,492 Median Starting Salary $59,649
#181 #181 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR the University of Central Arkansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $15,456 Median Starting Salary $56,656
#182 #182 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Mount Saint Joseph University Cincinnati, OH Mount Saint Joseph University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $17,506 Median Starting Salary $60,097
#183 #183 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marymount University Arlington, VA Generally, Marymount University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,200 Est. Net Price * $24,664 Median Starting Salary $59,020
#184 #184 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Winston-Salem State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 810–1,030 Est. Net Price * $14,097 Median Starting Salary $57,955
#185 #185 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX In general, the University of the Incarnate Word is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 910–1,140 Est. Net Price * $20,832 Median Starting Salary $57,666
#186 #186 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH the University of Akron Main Campus is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,667 Median Starting Salary $57,539
#187 #187 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Northern Arizona University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,115 Median Starting Salary $58,506
#188 #188 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Spalding University Louisville, KY Spalding University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 700 applications every admission cycle. Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 890–1,110 Est. Net Price * $26,539 Median Starting Salary $57,458
#189 #189 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,719 Median Starting Salary $55,984
#190 #190 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI the University of Hawaii at Hilo is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 920–1,130 Est. Net Price * $13,867 Median Starting Salary $56,569
#191 #191 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL Northern Illinois University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 960–1,180 Est. Net Price * $13,884 Median Starting Salary $57,219
#192 #192 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN In general, Indiana State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 910–1,130 Est. Net Price * $12,688 Median Starting Salary $58,572
#193 #193 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA Southern University and A & M College is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 850–1,010 Est. Net Price * $16,959 Median Starting Salary $55,713
#194 #194 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison, IL Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 563 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $26,362 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#195 #195 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Rush University Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 210 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,268
#196 #196 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Coast University-Orange County Anaheim, CA Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $27,933 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#197 #197 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $24,569 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#198 #198 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $57,109
#199 #199 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Maryland- Baltimore Baltimore, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 141 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,206
#200 #200 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oak Point University Oak Brook, IL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $56,235
#201 #201 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. West Coast University-Dallas Richardson, TX Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $21,560 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#202 #202 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. South University-Tampa Tampa, FL Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $21,616 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#203 #203 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,184
#204 #204 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,163
#205 #205 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 980–1,170 Est. Net Price * $17,412 Median Starting Salary $0
#206 #206 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
#207 #207 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,165
#208 #208 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,199
#209 #209 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,936 Median Starting Salary $57,257
#210 #210 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Touro University Nevada Henderson, NV Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#211 #211 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA Samuel Merritt University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 100 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,020–1,200 Est. Net Price * $0 Median Starting Salary $56,709
#212 #212 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Pennsylvania Western University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $18,527 Median Starting Salary $0
#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 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 Post University is a non selective school. They receive about 2,890 applications each year from prospective... Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 800–1,030 Est. Net Price * $18,307 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#216 #216 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $32,807 Median Starting Salary $57,505
#217 #217 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $14,831 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 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 Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $16,106 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%)

Resources for:

Nursing Practice

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

64%

39

1,280–1,480

$22,291

$60,342

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

66%

46

1,080–1,300

$28,978

$61,943

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

92%

63

1,110–1,280

$10,979

$57,609

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

81%

94

1,000–1,240

$14,262

$56,206

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

4%

122

1,500–1,570

$22,058

$49,553

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

70%

104

1,000–1,210

$11,338

$56,299

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

67%

43

1,000–1,180

$7,925

$55,709

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

7%

62

1,500–1,560

$25,606

$53,853

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

75%

42

1,090–1,310

$24,053

$61,723

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

89%

57

930–1,140

$12,827

$62,339

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

6%

49

1,500–1,560

$23,694

$55,259

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

41%

94

1,210–1,360

$13,108

$54,467

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

91%

27

1,070–1,300

$23,498

$57,961

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