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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida

18 Schools Ranked
$8,585 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,086 Avg Student Debt

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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Florida to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

506 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of South Florida - Main Campus the most popular school in Florida for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 506 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at USF Tampa is $6,410. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,223 in student loans. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
403 Total Awards
$34,570 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,779 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Nova Southeastern University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Florida. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 403 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at NUS Florida is $34,570. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,779 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
226 Total Awards
$5,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of North Florida. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. UNF is located in Jacksonville, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 226 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Florida who attend UNF full time pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,407. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,077 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
200 Total Awards
$6,381 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,875 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 200 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,381 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UF. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,659. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UF accumulate an average of $18,875 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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164 Total Awards
$3,074 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,156 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 18 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota landed the # 5 spot on the list. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a medium-sized public school situated in Bradenton, Florida. It awarded 164 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is $3,074. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,595. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota accumulate an average of $24,156 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

Full State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota Report

#6

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
134 Total Awards
$3,106 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,707 Avg Student Debt

Daytona State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Daytona State College is a fairly large public school situated in Daytona Beach, Florida. It awarded 134 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Daytona State College accumulate an average of $22,707 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
132 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,910 Avg Student Debt

Indian River State College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Indian River State College is a public institution located in Fort Pierce, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 132 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees if they attend Indian River State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,201. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,910 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

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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#8

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
106 Total Awards
$32,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,653 Avg Student Debt

St. Thomas University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. St. Thomas University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Miami Gardens, Florida that handed out 106 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at STU is $32,940. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida
91 Total Awards
$3,366 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,461 Avg Student Debt

Polk State College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Polk State is a medium-sized public school situated in Winter Haven, Florida. It awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,366 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Polk State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,271. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Polk State accumulate an average of $21,461 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Polk State College Report

#10

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, Florida
70 Total Awards
$3,876 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,514 Avg Student Debt

University of Florida-Online landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the medium-sized public school awarded 70 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,876 in tuition and fees if they attend UF Online full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,579. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UF Online accumulate an average of $19,514 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, UF Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#11

Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, Florida
59 Total Awards
$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,257 Avg Student Debt

Saint Johns River State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Located in Palatka, Florida, the medium-sized public school handed out 59 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend St. Johns River Community College full time pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,347. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,257 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, Florida
51 Total Awards
$3,133 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,833 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Northwest Florida State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Niceville, Florida, the small public school handed out 51 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,133 in tuition and fees if they attend NWFSC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,067. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NWFSC accumulate an average of $12,833 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida
42 Total Awards
$2,367 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,434 Avg Student Debt

Pensacola State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Pensacola, Florida, and it awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,367 in tuition and fees if they attend Pensacola State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,482. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $13,434 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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.

Full Pensacola State College Report

#14

Lake-Sumter State College

Leesburg, Florida
38 Total Awards

Lake-Sumter State College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. This small public school is located in Leesburg, Florida, and it awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, Florida
36 Total Awards
$3,100 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,693 Avg Student Debt

Florida Gateway College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. FGC is a small public school situated in Lake City, Florida. It awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend FGC full time pay an average of $3,100 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,747. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,693 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Chipola College

Marianna, Florida
25 Total Awards
$3,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,236 Avg Student Debt

Chipola College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Marianna, Florida, the small public school awarded 25 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,120 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chipola. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,950. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,236 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

HCI College

West Palm Beach, Florida
1 Total Awards
$18,150 Average Tuition & Fees

HCI College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, the very small private for-profit school handed out 1 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at HCI College is $18,150. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

In 2019-2020 about 11% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Atlantis University

Miami, Florida
$10,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$40,682 Avg Student Debt

Atlantis University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking.

If you want to attend Atlantis University, expect to pay an average of $10,800 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $40,682 in student loans.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

References

  • 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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