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Registered Nursing Schools in Florida

18,856 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

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
Associate Degree 9,048
Bachelor’s Degree 8,985
Master’s Degree 777
Post-Master’s Certificate 27
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

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: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.7%
  • White: 44.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • 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
29% Graduation Rate
9,055 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. An average student at Rasmussen University - Florida will pay a net price of $19,249. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

1,075 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $36,084.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618.

843 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending MDC will pay a net price of $4,870.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

#6

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
688 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. 75% of students get financical aid. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

647 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. In their early career, FSCJ grads earn an average salary of $31,497. The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

549 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,296 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

508 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,816 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#10

Nova Southeastern University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833.

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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