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Nursing Schools in Florida

21,221 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 9,120
Bachelor’s Degree 9,015
Master’s Degree 2,300
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 636
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 636
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 636
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 138
Post-Master’s Certificate 138
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.4%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 190,700 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Florida

Nursing grads earn an average of $101,100 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

1,443 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
9,055 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,249. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1,193 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.10%.

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

98% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF.

843 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

The 8.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,405 a year.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs
713 Degrees in Major Awarded
818 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 86% of students get financical aid.

#7

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
688 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

647 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 37%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,129.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
626 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

549 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,296 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,295 after graduation. 91% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Nursing Careers in FL

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 45% $97,270
Nursing Instructors and Professors 30% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 27% $154,360
Nurse Midwives 26% $93,880
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $95,740
Registered Nurses 21% $64,400

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