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Nursing Practice Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 572 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Florida

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 511
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 511
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 511
Master’s Degree 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Florida

There are 188,190 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Florida

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $101,100 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,865. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UNF. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,704 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,275 after earning their degree at this institution.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $54,383 after graduation. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

In their early career, FAU grads earn an average salary of $43,006. 87% of students get financical aid. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of the teachers are full time.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $26,517. The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,919 after earning their degree at this institution.

Nursing Practice Careers in FL

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 45% $97,270
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $95,740
Registered Nurses 21% $64,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Registered Nursing 18,844
Family Practice Nursing 1,088
Nursing Administration 188
Nurse Anesthetist 168
Mental Health Nursing 83
Nursing Research & Other 68
Clinical Nurse Specialist 46
Adult Health Nursing 39

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