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96 Colleges
21,209 Yearly Graduations
$46,279 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,336 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Florida ranked #3 in the nation for nursing degrees handed out in 2021. Around 21,209 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $11,570 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $15,827 a year.

About 53% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,584 per year.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
1,443 Yearly Degrees
$13,635 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 9,011 undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Florida, of which 4,275 are full-time, and there are 9,055 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 82% of students at Rasmussen University - Florida take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,363 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Rasmussen University - Florida with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,226 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,193 Yearly Degrees
$22,000 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 18,146 undergraduates at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, of which 10,947 are full-time, and there are 20,330 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is 4.0 years.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 25% of accepted students are men, and 75% are women.

Roughly 72% of students at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $13,574 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.1% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,792 during the early-career years.

#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
907 Yearly Degrees
$6,368 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 71,881 students at UCF in total, 61,401 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 43,513 are full-time. It takes the average UCF undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 45%. Around 43% of accepted students are men, and 57% are women.

Approximately 24% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,325 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UCF is $43,759.

#4

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
843 Yearly Degrees
$2,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 19,950 full-time undergraduates at MDC, and 46,523 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

2% of MDC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,941 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MDC is $30,405.

Public Public vs. Private
803 Yearly Degrees
$6,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 50,626 students at USF Tampa in total, 38,582 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,650 are full-time. USF Tampa has a freshman retention rate of 92%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 49%. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

26% of USF Tampa students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,839 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from USF Tampa is $43,307.

#6

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
713 Yearly Degrees

There are 442 undergraduates at Miami Regional University, of which 208 are full-time, and there are 818 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at Miami Regional University is 93%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Roughly 73% of students at Miami Regional University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,044 a year. Miami Regional University has a 2.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Miami Regional University is $25,820.

#7

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
688 Yearly Degrees
$2,682 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 26,430 students at SPC in total, 8,152 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

20% of SPC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,832 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from SPC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,606 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
647 Yearly Degrees
$2,657 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 7,053 full-time undergraduates at FSCJ, and 22,344 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Approximately 21% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,704 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.9% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from FSCJ with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,497 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
626 Yearly Degrees
$34,570 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Nova Southeastern University is 20,888, of which 6,314 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,366 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 29% are men and 71% are women.

Roughly 45% of students at NUS Florida take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,030 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NUS Florida is $43,703.

#10

Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
549 Yearly Degrees

The total student population at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is 2,296, which includes 1,470 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

86% of Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,756 a year. Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay has a 7.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is $48,295.

#11

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
543 Yearly Degrees
$5,776 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 13,061 students at UWF in total, 9,637 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,559 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UWF is 4.6 years.

About 58% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

26% of UWF students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,213 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,816 during the early-career years.

#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
520 Yearly Degrees
$54,760 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of Miami is 17,809, of which 11,334 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,737 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

About 33% of students who apply get accepted. Around 49% of accepted students are men, and 51% are women.

Roughly 28% of students at U Miami take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,841 a year. U Miami has a 1.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $54,383 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
503 Yearly Degrees
$6,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Florida International University is 58,836, of which 49,049 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,551 are full-time. It takes the average FIU undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

About 58% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

85% of FIU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,715 a year. FIU has a 4.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FIU is $44,401.

#14

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
460 Yearly Degrees
$42,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,771 undergraduates at JU, of which 2,354 are full-time, and there are 4,053 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at JU is 4.3 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,930 a year. JU has a 6.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,380 during the early-career years.

#15

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
431 Yearly Degrees
$3,401 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 15,141 students at FSW in total, 6,032 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

20% of FSW students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,439 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FSW is $33,407.

#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
428 Yearly Degrees
$4,879 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Florida Atlantic University is 30,805, of which 25,457 students are undergraduates and of those, 16,617 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at FAU is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 75%. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

Approximately 34% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,791 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,006 during the early-career years.

#17

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
409 Yearly Degrees
$2,830 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Broward College is 33,243, which includes 10,715 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,498 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.4% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,177 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
392 Yearly Degrees
$13,688 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,173 students at Florida National University - Main Campus in total, 3,876 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,659 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

75% of Florida National University - Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $12,904 a year. The student loan default rate of 9.6% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Florida National University - Main Campus is $27,417.

#19

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
388 Yearly Degrees
$2,474 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 16,488 full-time undergraduates at Valencia College, and 45,949 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

19% of Valencia College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,918 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Valencia College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,785 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
349 Yearly Degrees
$3,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 26,666 students at Palm Beach State College in total, 7,907 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

6% of Palm Beach State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,792 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,835 during the early-career years.

#21

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
333 Yearly Degrees
$3,106 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 12,728 students at Daytona State College in total, 4,992 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

23% of Daytona State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,270 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.1% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Daytona State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,990 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#22

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
328 Yearly Degrees
$5,964 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at University of North Florida is 16,926, of which 14,550 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,817 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 80%. Around 36% of accepted students are men, and 64% are women.

Approximately 33% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,030 a year. UNF has a 3.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,012 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
328 Yearly Degrees
$3,131 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 5,175 full-time undergraduates at Seminole State, and 16,298 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

15% of Seminole State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,832 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 9.0% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Seminole State is $32,158.

Public Public vs. Private
309 Yearly Degrees
$3,074 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is 9,242, which includes 3,927 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 30 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,712 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.9% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is $31,253.

#25

Chamberlain University - Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
305 Yearly Degrees
$19,820 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Chamberlain University - Florida is 1,084, which includes 338 full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Chamberlain - Florida, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 13% of accepted students are men, and 88% are women.

The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Chamberlain - Florida with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $72,210 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Other Florida Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 University of Florida 294
27 Santa Fe College 293
28 West Coast University-Miami 279
29 Pensacola State College 271
30 Indian River State College 267
31 Pasco-Hernando State College 261
32 AdventHealth University 256
33 Polk State College 248
34 Hillsborough Community College 235
35 Barry University 226
36 HCI College 198
37 South University, Tampa 186
38 Universal Career School 175
39 St. Thomas University 164
40 College of Central Florida 163
41 Gwinnett Institute 154
42 Saint Johns River State College 151
43 Florida State University 150
44 Eastern Florida State College 148
45 Gulf Coast State College 147
46 South University, West Palm Beach 142
47 Herzing University - Winter Park 141
48 Florida Southern College 134
49 Tallahassee Community College 131
50 Palm Beach Atlantic University 128
50 Northwest Florida State College 128
52 Florida Gulf Coast University 126
53 The University of Tampa 111
54 Florida Gateway College 107
55 Lake-Sumter State College 96
56 Fortis Institute - Pensacola 82
57 South Florida State College 78
58 Southern Technical College 75
59 Chipola College 74
60 Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations 73
61 Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville 70
61 North Florida College 70
61 University of Florida-Online 70
64 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 63
65 Fortis College - Orange Park 52
66 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach 50
67 Fortis College - Cutler Bay 47
68 Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology 44
69 Fortis Institute - Port Saint Lucie 35
70 The College of the Florida Keys 33
71 Concorde Career Institute - Miramar 32
71 Future-Tech Institute 32
73 Taylor College 31
74 ATA Career Education 29
74 Ave Maria University 29
76 Hope College of Arts and Sciences 28
76 Southeastern University 28
78 Daytona College 26
79 NRI Institute of Health Sciences 18
79 Bethune - Cookman University 18
81 Advance Science College 14
81 City College - Altamonte Springs 14
83 American Medical Academy 12
84 Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology 10
85 Florida Career College 8
86 Hodges University 5
87 Altierus Career College - Tampa 4
88 Florida Vocational Institute 3
89 Concorde Career Institute - Orlando 2
89 Premiere International College 2
91 Florida College 0
91 Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater 0
91 New Professions Technical Institute 0
91 SABER College 0
91 Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp 0
91 Atlantis University 0

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