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Nursing Schools in Florida

In <nil>, 20,670 students earned their Nursing degrees in FL.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Florida

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,994
Associate Degree 8,140
Master’s Degree 2,457
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 872
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 872
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 872
Post-Master’s Certificate 196
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 196
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.3%
  • Black or African American: 17.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.9%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Florida

190,700 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $101,100, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,443 Degrees in Major Awarded
18% Graduation Rate
8,469 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 11%.

1,193 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
19,861 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 68%.

907 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
70,310 Total Students

30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

843 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,732. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,686 after earning their degree at this institution.

803 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

#6

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs
713 Degrees in Major Awarded
835 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Graduates earn an average $29,596 after graduation.

#7

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg
688 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,543 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,360 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $2,212.

647 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,717 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,522 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. This public school has an average net price of $3,296.

#9

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
626 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,737. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $48,167.

549 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,374 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,759 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. 66% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing Careers in FL

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 45% $97,270
Nursing Instructors and Professors 30% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 27% $154,360
Nurse Midwives 26% $93,880
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $95,740
Registered Nurses 21% $64,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Public Health 2,030
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

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