Best registered nursing colleges in Florida

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Florida earn a weighted average salary of $80,523 3 years after graduation. This places Florida graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 47% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 39 of the 52 programs available in Florida, accounting for 91% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Florida | #6 in Nursing nationally

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida

Economic score 0.36

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Cost $4,877

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,190

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Florida | #9 in Nursing nationally

Chipola College

Marianna, Florida

Economic score 0.39

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Cost $1,759

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,431

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

The 3rd best-value nursing program in the U.S. is at Chipola College, a public college in Marianna, Florida. Marianna is in a rural part of the Florida Panhandle, near the Georgia and Alabama borders.  

Chipola’s BSN program is an RN to BSN bridge degree, meaning it’s intended for registered nurses with an associate degree who want to advance their careers.  

Chipola BSN applicants must have a valid RN license, an AA degree, and GPA of at least 2.5.  

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#3 in Florida | #16 in Nursing nationally

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida

Economic score 0.54

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $6,331

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $74,524

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Florida | #28 in Nursing nationally

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida

Economic score 0.75

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $10,549

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,219

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Florida | #35 in Nursing nationally

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Economic score 0.92

Our economic score ranks programs based on a combination of payback and EarningsPlus. Lower scores are better. Check our methodology page for details and data sources.

Cost $6,275

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,854

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 89%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Florida | #37 in Nursing nationally

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Economic score 0.94

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Cost $8,636

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $77,035

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Florida | #44 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.01

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Cost $8,722

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $76,631

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Florida International University, or FIU, is a public research university in Miami. It offers a generic BSN program through the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences. The program admits students twice a year, in Spring and Fall. The core nursing curriculum is taught across 5 semesters, but due to general education requirements the degree usually takes 4+ years to complete. 

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#8 in Florida | #45 in Nursing nationally

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, Florida

Economic score 1.01

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Cost $10,635

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,892

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Florida | #56 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.11

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Cost $9,203

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,237

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Florida | #64 in Nursing nationally

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Economic score 1.20

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Cost $6,450

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,095

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Florida | #75 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.31

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Cost $8,300

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $67,805

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Florida | #99 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.50

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Cost $9,949

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,602

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Florida | #101 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.51

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Cost $10,161

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,282

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Florida | #107 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.55

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Cost $21,413

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $78,789

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Florida | #124 in Nursing nationally

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Economic score 1.65

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Cost $8,852

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,648

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Florida | #159 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.94

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Cost $11,558

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $69,195

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Florida | #166 in Nursing nationally

Keiser University, Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 1.97

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Cost $35,843

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $87,813

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Florida | #316 in Nursing nationally

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida

Economic score 2.70

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Cost $27,778

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,697

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Florida | #377 in Nursing nationally

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, Florida

Economic score 3.07

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Cost $31,233

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,202

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Florida | #400 in Nursing nationally

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 3.21

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Cost $28,219

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $73,951

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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