2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Nursing Associate Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Florida with 21,209 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 59 schools in Florida to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
View our full ranking methodology.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found Rasmussen University - Florida to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Florida. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida carry an average student debtload of $32,326. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $175.
Read full report on Nursing at Rasmussen University - Florida
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Saint Petersburg.
Nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay take out an average of $35,636 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $111.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Winter Park. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. Herzing University - Winter Park is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.
Nursing majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out an average of $35,162 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $107.
Read full report on Nursing at Herzing University - Winter Park
Out of the 59 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Polk State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Polk State take out $19,264 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Out of the 59 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of West Palm Beach, ANHO is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Read full report on Nursing at Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
West Coast University-Miami ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. West Coast University-Miami is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Doral.
Miami Dade College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. MDC is a very large public school located in the large city of Miami.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at MDC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,338.
Valencia College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Valencia College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Orlando.
After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Valencia College carry an average student debtload of $20,231.
Santa Fe College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Santa Fe College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gainesville.
On average, nursing graduates from Santa Fe College take out $19,386 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Florida SouthWestern State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. FSW is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Myers.
Nursing majors at FSW take out an average of $16,895 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| Georgia | 7,112 |
More Nursing Rankings in Florida
Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
NursingDegreeSearch.com provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© NursingDegreeSearch.com – All Rights Reserved.