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Nursing Science Schools in Florida

33 Nursing Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing Science is the 11th most popular major out of a total 17 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.0%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 57.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.2%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Florida

There are 177,600 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in nursing science jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Florida

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $66,210 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Florida that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

Graduates earn an average $43,006 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $10,735. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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

31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,618. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

#2

University of Florida

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

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,135. 91% of students get financical aid.

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

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $5,298. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,401 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

University of Miami

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

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $46,098.

Nursing Science Careers in FL

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 30% $0
Registered Nurses 21% $64,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Registered Nursing 18,844
Family Practice Nursing 1,088
Nursing Practice 572
Nursing Administration 188
Nurse Anesthetist 168
Mental Health Nursing 83
Nursing Research & Other 68
Clinical Nurse Specialist 46

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