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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Florida

There are 295,330 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a Nursing grad in the state is $100,249, compared to a typical salary of $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. FL

There are 23 colleges in Florida that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 23 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,151 a year. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,485 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 67%. Undergrads from Florida pay around $15,117 a year in tuition.

#3

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,107 after earning their degree at this institution. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,815 a year. Undergrads from Florida pay around $2,838 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,960 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 40% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,811 a year. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,017 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 41%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,307 after earning their degree at this institution. 50% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Florida pay around $16,400 a year in tuition.

#9

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,143 after earning their degree at this institution. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. 55% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $41,482 in their first year after graduation. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,919 a year. With an admission rate of 59%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#12

Valencia College

Orlando

Graduates earn a median salary of $30,627 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Florida pay around $2,474 a year in tuition.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,046 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 88% of full-time students return after their first year.

#14

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,818 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from Florida pay around $2,830 a year in tuition.

#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,633 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 19% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#16

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville

Graduates earn a median salary of $65,551 in their first year after graduation. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,004 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $2,878 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,241 in their first year after graduation. About 62% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,002 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 62%. Undergrads from Florida pay around $16,088 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,708 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Florida pay around $3,050 a year in tuition.

#21

University of Florida

Gainesville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,898 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 24%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $83,585 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 100% of applicants. 100% of full-time students return after their first year.

#23

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,145 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Florida pay around $3,106 a year in tuition.

Nursing Careers in FL

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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