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#1 #1 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,958
#2 #2 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK Every year, Oklahoma City University grants about 95 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 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,042
#3 #3 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ Each year, Rutgers University-Camden grants about 256 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,198
#4 #4 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 265 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,404
#5 #5 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA Every year, Seattle Pacific University grants about 89 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,050–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,208
#6 #6 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,246
#7 #7 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO Each year, the University of Missouri-St Louis awards around 261 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,020–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,936
#8 #8 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA At James Madison University, the most popular majors students study are Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,180–1,340 Median Starting Salary $64,645
#9 #9 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Every year, Grand Canyon University grants around 3578 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score 1,030–1,120 Median Starting Salary $59,213
#10 #10 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS At the University of Mississippi, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $57,637
#11 #11 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Tyler awards around 647 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,074
#12 #12 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $53,426
#13 #13 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 173 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,219
#14 #14 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN Annually, East Tennessee State University grants about 443 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,399
#15 #15 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA Annually, George Mason University awards around 972 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,624
#16 #16 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Wilmington University New Castle, DE Annually, Wilmington University grants about 134 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,822
#17 #17 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $55,672
#18 #18 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,415
#19 #19 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Every year, Virginia Commonwealth University grants about 518 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Health Teacher Education, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $58,841
#20 #20 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $51,775
#21 #21 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Union University Jackson, TN At Union University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Organizational Leadership, and Social Work. In fact, Union University awards 120 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,120–1,380 Median Starting Salary $56,001
#22 #22 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,626
#23 #23 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA At Valdosta State University, the most popular majors students study are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 920–1,110 Median Starting Salary $57,593
#24 #24 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso grants around 392 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $55,806
#25 #25 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $58,888
#26 #26 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX At Prairie View A & M University, the most popular majors students pursue are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Health and Wellness, and General. In fact, Prairie View A & M University awards 144 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 870–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,922
#27 #27 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,210–1,410 Median Starting Salary $61,147
#28 #28 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 126 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $69,220
#29 #29 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN At Lincoln Memorial University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,589
#30 #30 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL Annually, Loyola University Chicago grants around 322 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $59,142
#31 #31 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Iowa Iowa City, IA Every year, the University of Iowa grants around 377 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Behavioral Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,233
#32 #32 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 718 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,346
#33 #33 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Every year, Marian University awards about 282 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,914
#34 #34 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas Woman's University Denton, TX At Texas Woman's University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Texas Woman's University awards 456 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $57,270
#35 #35 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 198 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,986
#36 #36 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Franklin University Columbus, OH Each year, Franklin University awards around 535 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Social Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,172
#37 #37 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Memphis, TN Each year, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center grants about 116 degrees to those studying Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,161
#38 #38 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 7779 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 221 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 437 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 304 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#40 #40 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC At Medical University of South Carolina, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,210
#41 #41 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX Every year, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center grants about 931 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,148
#42 #42 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,297
#43 #43 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 two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,165
#44 #44 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#45 #45 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ At the University of Phoenix-Arizona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management, and Information Technology....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#46 #46 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,204
#47 #47 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Provo, UT Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#48 #48 Best College for Nursing Practice in the U.S. Northcentral University San Diego, CA At Northcentral University, only three majors are offered: Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Education, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Nursing Practice

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

Those who are passionate about Nursing Practice can study up to a Doctors degree professional practice. Right now, 9,161 students earn a some level of degree in Nursing Practice around the United States each year. More students graduate with a degree in Nursing Practice in the state of Minnesota compared to any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Nursing Practice is $57,500.

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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.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

1,594

Female Students

1,380 (86%)

Male Students

214 (13%)

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

42%

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1,210–1,400

$56,958

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

77%

27

1,070–1,280

$61,042

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

66%

20

1,050–1,290

$58,198

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

74%

37

1,020–1,250

$57,404

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

83%

20

1,050–1,320

$61,208

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

90%

70

1,090–1,320

$54,246

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

63%

32

1,020–1,290

$54,936

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

72%

11

1,180–1,340

$64,645

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

79%

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1,030–1,120

$59,213

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

97%

23

1,060–1,310

$57,637

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

94%

15

1,020–1,220

$55,074

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

29%

26

1,240–1,440

$53,426

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

99%

37

1,040–1,340

$56,219

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

86%

17

1,010–1,240

$56,399

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

87%

21

1,170–1,370

$56,624

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

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