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96 Colleges
$47,525 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,545 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 21,209 students received a nursing degree from a college in Florida, making it rank #3 in terms of graduations. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $11,881 per year to get their degree at a college in Florida, while out of state students will pay an average of $16,209 per year.

About 51% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,636 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,842 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
89% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,011 undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Florida, of which 4,275 are full-time, and there are 9,055 students altogether. For undergraduates at Rasmussen University - Florida, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Approximately 89% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,651 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,866 during the early-career years.

#2

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$23,248 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
81% Freshmen Loans

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 school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 26% are men and 74% are women.

Approximately 81% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $13,723 a year. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale has a 2.7% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,351 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

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 92%.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 36%. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Roughly 20% of students at UCF take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,180 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from UCF with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,496 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
2% 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 18 to 1.

Approximately 2% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,125 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from MDC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,686 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of South Florida - Main Campus is 50,626, of which 38,582 students are undergraduates and of those, 29,650 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USF Tampa is 4.3 years.

About 49% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,432 a year. USF Tampa has a 1.2% 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 USF Tampa is $45,961.

#6

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
77% 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 freshman retention rate at Miami Regional University is 92%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

77% of Miami Regional University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,494 a year. Miami Regional University has a 0.7% 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 $29,596 during the early-career years.

#7

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,682 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
19% Freshmen Loans

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

19% of SPC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,566 a year. SPC has a 3.4% 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 SPC is $33,360.

#8

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,657 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% 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.

20% of FSCJ students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,359 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FSCJ is $33,522.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$36,300 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,314 undergraduates at NUS Florida, of which 5,366 are full-time, and there are 20,888 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Around 93% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 28% are men and 72% are women.

Roughly 46% of students at NUS Florida take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,545 a year. NUS Florida has a 0.6% 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 NUS Florida is $48,167.

#10

Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
88% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,296 students at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay in total, 1,470 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Approximately 88% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,096 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is $51,759.

#11

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$5,776 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% 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.

About 53% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

Approximately 22% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,202 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UWF is $37,283.

#12

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$57,194 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
32% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,334 undergraduates at U Miami, of which 10,737 are full-time, and there are 17,809 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at U Miami. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

About 28% of students who apply get accepted. Around 48% of accepted students are men, and 52% are women.

32% of U Miami students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,573 a year. U Miami has a 0.6% 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 $60,672 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$6,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 49,049 undergraduates at FIU, of which 27,551 are full-time, and there are 58,836 students altogether. For undergraduates at FIU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 64%. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,307 a year. FIU has a 2.0% 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 $46,662 during the early-career years.

#14

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$43,520 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,771 undergraduates at JU, of which 2,354 are full-time, and there are 4,053 students altogether. For undergraduates at JU, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,606 a year. JU has a 2.0% 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 $57,035 during the early-career years.

#15

Florida SouthWestern State College

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

There are 15,141 students at FSW in total, 6,032 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,628 a year. FSW has a 3.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from FSW with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,933 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$4,879 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

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

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 63% are women.

Roughly 28% of students at FAU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,249 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from FAU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,590 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,830 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

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 28 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,183 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from BC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,056 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,888 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

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 average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Florida National University - Main Campus is 4.0 years.

Roughly 72% of students at Florida National University - Main Campus take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $12,914 a year. Florida National University - Main Campus has a 2.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Florida National University - Main Campus with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $28,933 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#19

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,474 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 16,488 full-time undergraduates at Valencia College, and 45,949 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

22% of Valencia College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,148 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,253 during the early-career years.

#20

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$3,050 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
5% Freshmen Loans

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 27 to 1.

Approximately 5% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,961 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,904 during the early-career years.

#21

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$3,106 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

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 17 to 1.

Roughly 22% of students at Daytona State College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $3,434 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,942 during the early-career years.

#22

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$5,964 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% 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. It takes the average UNF undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

About 77% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

25% of UNF students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,198 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from UNF with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,219 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,131 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Seminole State College of Florida is 16,298, which includes 5,175 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Approximately 17% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,908 a year. Seminole State has a 3.9% 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 $33,547 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,074 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,242 students at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota in total, 3,927 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Roughly 9% of students at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,249 a year. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota has a 2.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,958 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Chamberlain University - Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,980 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.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 18% of accepted students are men, and 82% are women.

Roughly 100% of students at Chamberlain - Florida take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,500 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Chamberlain - Florida is $76,330.

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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