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Best Colleges for Nursing in Florida

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Florida, led by University of Miami, University of Florida and Florida State University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Florida?

Based on our rankings, University of Miami is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Florida. Other top choices include University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Florida-Online.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Miami, University of Florida, Florida State University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $31,041 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $63,147 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Miami — Coral Gables, FL · 18.9% acceptance · SAT 1,415 · $62,616 tuition · 84% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Florida — Gainesville, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,403 · $28,659 tuition · 91% grad rate
  3. 3. Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,361 · $18,786 tuition · 86% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Florida-Online — Gainesville, FL · 61.3% acceptance · SAT 1,338 · $16,579 tuition · 85% grad rate
  5. 5. University of South Florida — Tampa, FL · 43.2% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $17,324 tuition · 77% grad rate
  6. 6. University of Central Florida — Orlando, FL · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $22,467 tuition · 78% grad rate
  7. 7. Florida International University — Miami, FL · 54.7% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $18,964 tuition · 74% grad rate
  8. 8. University of North Florida — Jacksonville, FL · 53.2% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $20,793 tuition · 69% grad rate
  9. 9. The University of Tampa — Tampa, FL · 40.3% acceptance · $34,408 tuition · 64% grad rate
  10. 10. Nova Southeastern University — Fort Lauderdale, FL · 73.2% acceptance · SAT 1,157 · $38,700 tuition · 63% grad rate
  11. 11. Florida Atlantic University — Boca Raton, FL · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,127 · $17,324 tuition · 63% grad rate
  12. 12. Jacksonville University — Jacksonville, FL · 56.9% acceptance · SAT 1,205 · $47,830 tuition · 51% grad rate
  13. 13. Florida Southern College — Lakeland, FL · 64.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $44,040 tuition · 71% grad rate
  14. 14. Stetson University — DeLand, FL · 71.6% acceptance · SAT 1,176 · $57,410 tuition · 62% grad rate
  15. 15. University of West Florida — Pensacola, FL · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,138 · $19,241 tuition · 59% grad rate
  16. 16. Saint Leo University — Saint Leo, FL · 78.4% acceptance · $30,000 tuition · 45% grad rate
  17. 17. Barry University — Miami, FL · 77.2% acceptance · $34,350 tuition · 38% grad rate
  18. 18. Southeastern University — Lakeland, FL · 53% acceptance · $32,950 tuition · 43% grad rate
  19. 19. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University — Tallahassee, FL · 20.6% acceptance · SAT 1,107 · $17,725 tuition · 53% grad rate
  20. 20. Palm Beach Atlantic University — West Palm Beach, FL · 82% acceptance · SAT 1,075 · $40,650 tuition · 55% grad rate

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