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Registered Nursing Schools in Florida

17,994 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,909
Associate Degree 8,095
Master’s Degree 962
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.3%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 177,600 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Florida

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $66,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

1,443 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
8,469 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 11% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $18,401.

1,075 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
19,861 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. An average student at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale will pay a net price of $36,354.

859 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
70,310 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,496 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

843 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

726 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $8,318.

#6

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg
688 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,543 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,212. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,360 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

647 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,522 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

549 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,374 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,202.

508 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,288 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,283 a year.

#10

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
440 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 41% of the teachers are full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in FL

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
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
Adult Health Nursing 39

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