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Nursing Practice Schools in Florida

572 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing Practice is the 14th most popular major out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 511
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 511
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 511
Master’s Degree 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 23.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
  • White: 41.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Florida

188,190 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Florida

In this state, nursing practice grads earn an average of $101,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,030.

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

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
86 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,324 a year.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,401 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,012 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,704 Total Students

The average student takes 4.23 years to complete their degree at Palm Beach Atlantic. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,539. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,282 a year.

#6

University of Miami

Coral Gables
43 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $46,098.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,006 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,618. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,759 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,307 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,346.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $26,517. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

Nursing Practice Careers in FL

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 45% $97,270
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 practice.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Registered Nursing 18,844
Family Practice Nursing 1,088
Nursing Administration 188
Nurse Anesthetist 168
Mental Health Nursing 83
Nursing Research & Other 68
Clinical Nurse Specialist 46
Adult Health Nursing 39

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