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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida

20 Schools Ranked
$21,241 Avg Student Debt

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 20 schools in Florida to see which ones were the most popular graduate certificate programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
250 Total Awards
$12,737 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of Florida to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in Florida. University of Florida is a large public school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 250 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UF. In fact, around 79% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
107 Total Awards
$22,790 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Nova Southeastern University is a great place for healthcare students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 107 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at NUS Florida. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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37 Total Awards
$11,106 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FIU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida
28 Total Awards
$14,039 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Jacksonville University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. JU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 28 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since JU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
28 Total Awards
$8,872 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,102 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 20 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Orlando, Florida, the large public school awarded 28 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Graduate Certificate recipients from UCF accumulate an average of $18,102 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UCF. In fact, around 79% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
27 Total Awards
$6,693 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Atlantic University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the large public school awarded 27 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at FAU. In 2019-2020 about 90% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
24 Total Awards
$41,036 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,723 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of Miami did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 24 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their graduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,723 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at U Miami. In fact, around 29% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
19 Total Awards
$10,364 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 19 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UNF does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 94% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture

Gainesville, Florida
13 Total Awards
$46,920 Average Tuition & Fees

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. Academy for Five Element Acupuncture is located in Gainesville, Florida and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Academy for Five Element Acupuncture is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#10

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, Florida
12 Total Awards

Miami Regional University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Located in Miami Springs, Florida, the very small private for-profit school awarded 12 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
8 Total Awards
$17,482 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Southern College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Located in Lakeland, Florida, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 8 graduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Florida Southern. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 30% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
3 Total Awards
$12,014 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of Tampa ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. UT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 3 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UT. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
2 Total Awards
$18,534 Avg Student Debt

St. Thomas University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate healthcare programs. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Miami Gardens, Florida, and it awarded 2 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Graduate Certificate recipients from STU accumulate an average of $18,534 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

STU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 45% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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1 Total Awards
$16,688 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida National University - Main Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida list. Florida National University - Main Campus is located in Hialeah, Florida and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 graduate certificates to qualified students.

Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Florida National University - Main Campus does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 94% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

South University, Tampa

Tampa, Florida
$16,320 Average Tuition & Fees

South University, Tampa ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at South University, Tampa. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 26% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

AdventHealth University

Orlando, Florida
$25,425 Average Tuition & Fees

AdventHealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

AHU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#15

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

Saint Leo University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at St. Leo University. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$30,832 Average Tuition & Fees

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular graduate certificate healthcare programs.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Stetson University

DeLand, Florida

Stetson University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Stetson does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
$8,971 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their graduate certificate.

FGCU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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