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Registered Nursing Schools in Florida

17,994 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 131 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,909
Associate Degree 8,095
Master’s Degree 962
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.3%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Florida

There are 177,600 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $66,210, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer registered 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. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1,075 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 student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

859 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. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%.

843 Degrees in Major Awarded
44,002 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $3,732. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 92% of students get financical aid.

726 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. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

#6

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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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 student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $3,296.

549 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,374 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,759 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay will pay a net price of $28,202.

508 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,288 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UWF. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,283 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
440 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. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

Registered Nursing Careers in FL

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 30% $0
Registered Nurses 21% $64,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Family Practice Nursing 1,088
Nursing Practice 572
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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