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96 Colleges
$48,342 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$27,922 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In terms of yearly nursing graduations, Florida is ranked #3 in the country with 21,209 degrees handed out in 2021. Florida colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $12,086 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $16,468 per year.

An estimated 50% of college students in Florida take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,981 per year.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,485 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Rasmussen University - Florida is 9,055, of which 9,011 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,275 are full-time. It takes the average Rasmussen University - Florida undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,713 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rasmussen University - Florida is $41,436.

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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,136 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

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

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $13,590 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is $37,447.

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University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$6,368 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 71,881 students at UCF in total, 61,401 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 43,513 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at UCF. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,526 a year.

Students who graduate from UCF with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,137 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

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

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,082 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MDC is $33,107.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 38,582 undergraduates at USF Tampa, of which 29,650 are full-time, and there are 50,626 students altogether. For undergraduates at USF Tampa, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 25% of students at USF Tampa take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,261 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,328 during the early-career years.

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Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
82% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Miami Regional University is 818, of which 442 students are undergraduates and of those, 208 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

82% of Miami Regional University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,539 a year.

Students who graduate from Miami Regional University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,161 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,682 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

There are 26,430 students at SPC in total, 8,152 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,946 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SPC is $36,498.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,657 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Florida State College at Jacksonville is 22,344, which includes 7,053 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

18% of FSCJ students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,449 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,362 during the early-career years.

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#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,080 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 20,888 students at NUS Florida in total, 6,314 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,366 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at NUS Florida is 4.2 years.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $8,180 a year.

Students who graduate from NUS Florida with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $58,153 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#10

Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
82% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,470 full-time undergraduates at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay, and 2,296 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

82% of Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,959 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is $58,951.

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The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$5,776 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of West Florida is 13,061, of which 9,637 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,559 are full-time. For undergraduates at UWF, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Roughly 26% of students at UWF take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,174 a year.

Students who graduate from UWF with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,204 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$59,926 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,334 undergraduates at U Miami, of which 10,737 are full-time, and there are 17,809 students altogether. U Miami has a freshman retention rate of 92%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

34% of U Miami students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,432 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $61,508 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 58,836 students at FIU in total, 49,049 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 27,551 are full-time. FIU has a freshman retention rate of 91%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 86% of students at FIU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,614 a year.

Students who graduate from FIU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,768 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,030 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,053 students at JU in total, 2,771 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,354 are full-time. It takes the average JU undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 62% of students at JU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $9,901 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $61,991 during the early-career years.

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#15

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$3,401 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Florida SouthWestern State College is 15,141, which includes 6,032 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

15% of FSW students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,285 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,028 during the early-career years.

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#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$4,879 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

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.

Roughly 30% of students at FAU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,926 a year.

Students who graduate from FAU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,647 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,830 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,715 full-time undergraduates at BC, and 33,243 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

Roughly 8% of students at BC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,187 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,772 during the early-career years.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,088 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
91% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Florida National University - Main Campus is 4,173, of which 3,876 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,659 are full-time. It takes the average Florida National University - Main Campus undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

91% of Florida National University - Main Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $12,409 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Florida National University - Main Campus is $29,347.

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#19

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,474 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Valencia College is 45,949, which includes 16,488 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

Roughly 19% of students at Valencia College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,116 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,638 during the early-career years.

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Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$3,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
11% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Palm Beach State College is 26,666, which includes 7,907 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 11% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,694 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Palm Beach State College is $33,729.

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Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$3,106 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,992 full-time undergraduates at Daytona State College, and 12,728 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 14% of students at Daytona State College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,508 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,933 during the early-career years.

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University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$5,964 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,926 students at UNF in total, 14,550 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,817 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 29% of students at UNF take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,825 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,546 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,227 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
18% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,298 students at Seminole State in total, 5,175 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

18% of Seminole State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,964 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,589 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,074 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,927 full-time undergraduates at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota, and 9,242 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 38 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,552 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,254 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Chamberlain University - Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,076 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
100% Freshmen Loans

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.

Approximately 100% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,167 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Chamberlain - Florida is $84,533.

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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 Northwest Florida State College 128
50 Palm Beach Atlantic University 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 Ave Maria University 29
74 ATA Career Education 29
76 Southeastern University 28
76 Hope College of Arts and Sciences 28
78 Daytona College 26
79 Bethune - Cookman University 18
79 NRI Institute of Health Sciences 18
81 City College - Altamonte Springs 14
81 Advance Science College 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 Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp 0
91 New Professions Technical Institute 0
91 Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater 0
91 SABER College 0
91 Atlantis University 0

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