2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Florida. In total, 21,209 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Florida.
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 Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Florida to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of North Florida to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Florida. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 128 students majoring in nursing at UNF, 25% are male and 75% are female.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UNF take out while working on their Doctor's Degree is $65,861.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Florida International University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.
Of the 85 students majoring in nursing at FIU, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Florida is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 91 students majoring in nursing at UF, 11% are male and 89% are female.
Out of the 20 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Barry University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Miami, Barry University is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
About 74% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 26% are male.
While working on their Doctor's Degree, nursing majors at Barry University accumulate an average of around $81,114 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 44 students majoring in nursing at FAU, 14% are male and 86% are female.
After completing their Doctor's Degree, nursing graduates from FAU carry an average student debt load of $47,762.
University of Central Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
About 89% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 11% are male.
University of Miami landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree nursing programs. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.
Of the 48 students majoring in nursing at U Miami, 17% are male and 83% are female.
On average, nursing graduates from U Miami take out $174,239 in student loans while working on their Doctor's Degree.
University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 22% are male.
While working on their Doctor's Degree, nursing majors at USF Tampa accumulate an average of around $57,268 in student debt.
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Palm Beach Atlantic University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the midsize city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 90% of the nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Doctor's Degree, nursing graduates from Palm Beach Atlantic carry an average student debt load of $70,223.
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AdventHealth University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the large city of Orlando, AHU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 25 students majoring in nursing at AHU, 24% are male and 76% are female.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular 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 |
Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing Focus Areas
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 85,339 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
- 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.
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