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2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida

16 Schools Ranked
$3,611 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,994 Avg Student Debt

With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 16 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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Top Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida

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$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,381 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Rasmussen University - Florida to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Florida.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida is $13,635. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,381 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

North Florida College

Madison, Florida
$2,994 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,020 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Florida College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida list.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,994 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NFC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,460. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,020 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NFC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
$3,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,142 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Palm Beach State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida list.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,050 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Palm Beach State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,910. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,142 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Palm Beach State College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, Florida
$3,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,206 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 16 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Gateway College landed the # 4 spot on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FGC is $3,100. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,747. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,206 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FGC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,816 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Indian River State College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Students from Florida who attend Indian River State College full time pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,201. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,816 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Indian River State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
$3,106 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,363 Avg Student Debt

Daytona State College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Daytona State College is $3,106. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,994. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,363 in student loans.

Daytona State College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, Florida
$3,155 Average Tuition & Fees

Pasco-Hernando State College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,155 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend PHSC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,032.

PHSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
$2,657 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,090 Avg Student Debt

Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

Students from Florida who attend FSCJ full time pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,631. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,090 in student loans.

FSCJ does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,406 Avg Student Debt

Saint Johns River State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #9 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they attend St. Johns River Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,347. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,406 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at St. Johns River Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, Florida
$2,370 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,356 Avg Student Debt

Gulf Coast State College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

In-state students pay an average of $2,370 in tuition and fees if they attend GCSC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,635. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,356 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at GCSC. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
$2,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,236 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Florida State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EFSC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,976. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,236 in student loans.

EFSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$11,313 Avg Student Debt

Florida Career College - Miami ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Florida list.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,313 in student loans.

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#13

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, Florida
$2,563 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,939 Avg Student Debt

Santa Fe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Santa Fe College is $2,563. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,189. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $19,939 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Santa Fe College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida
$2,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,731 Avg Student Debt

Pensacola State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,367 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pensacola State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,482. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,731 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Pensacola State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

South Florida State College

Avon Park, Florida
$3,165 Average Tuition & Fees

South Florida State College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.

In-state students pay an average of $3,165 in tuition and fees if they attend South Florida State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,859.

Online courses are available at South Florida State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Florida Career College - Orlando

Orlando, Florida
$11,422 Avg Student Debt

Florida Career College - Orlando did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,422 in student loans.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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