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2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida

33 Schools Ranked
$3,808 Avg Tuition & Fees*

With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Florida to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida

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$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Florida the best school in Florida for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,635 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Florida. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, Florida
$3,401 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida SouthWestern State College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,401 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FSW. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,979.

One thing to take note of is that FSW does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
$2,474 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Valencia College is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees if they attend Valencia College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,383.

One thing to take note of is that Valencia College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

North Florida College

Madison, Florida
$2,994 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at North Florida College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Florida.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,994 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NFC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,460.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NFC. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$2,506 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hillsborough Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HCC is $2,506. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,111.

Some students may be able to take online classes at HCC. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
$2,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Miami Dade College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MDC is $2,838. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,661.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MDC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
$3,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Palm Beach State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Palm Beach State College is $3,050. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,910.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Palm Beach State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees

Broward College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

Students from Florida who attend BC full time pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,952.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida
$3,366 Average Tuition & Fees

Polk State College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,366 in tuition and fees if they attend Polk State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,271.

Online courses are available at Polk State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, Florida
$3,100 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Gateway College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,100 in tuition and fees if they attend FGC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,747.

FGC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Chipola College

Marianna, Florida
$3,120 Average Tuition & Fees

Chipola College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

In-state students pay an average of $3,120 in tuition and fees if they attend Chipola full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,950.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chipola does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Indian River State College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indian River State College is $2,764. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201.

One thing to take note of is that Indian River State College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
$2,791 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Florida State College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,791 in tuition and fees if they attend EFSC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,976.

EFSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

The College of the Florida Keys

Key West, Florida
$3,276 Average Tuition & Fees

The College of the Florida Keys ranked #14 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,276 in tuition and fees if they attend CFK full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,162.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CFK does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, Florida
$2,563 Average Tuition & Fees

Santa Fe College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate healthcare programs.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,563 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Santa Fe College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,189.

Santa Fe College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees

St Petersburg College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees if they attend SPC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,286.

SPC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$3,131 Average Tuition & Fees

Seminole State College of Florida ranked #17 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

Students from Florida who attend Seminole State full time pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,456.

One thing to take note of is that Seminole State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Seminole State College of Florida Report

#18

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
$3,106 Average Tuition & Fees

Daytona State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #18 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Daytona State College is $3,106. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,994.

Online courses are available at Daytona State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Daytona State College Report

#19

College of Central Florida

Ocala, Florida
$2,710 Average Tuition & Fees

College of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #19 on the list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CF is $2,710. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,517.

CF does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

Full College of Central Florida Report

#20

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, Florida
$2,370 Average Tuition & Fees

Gulf Coast State College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,370 in tuition and fees if they attend GCSC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,635.

GCSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Tallahassee Community College

Tallahassee, Florida
$2,026 Average Tuition & Fees

Tallahassee Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #21 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $2,026 in tuition and fees if they attend Tallahassee Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,062.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Tallahassee Community College. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$13,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida National University - Main Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

Florida National University - Main Campus does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,688. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that Florida National University - Main Campus does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$3,074 Average Tuition & Fees

State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,074 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,595.

Some students may be able to take online classes at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#24

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
$4,879 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Atlantic University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $4,879 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FAU. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,324.

FAU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, Florida
$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Saint Johns River State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend St. Johns River Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,347.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at St. Johns River Community College. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Saint Johns River State College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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