Nursing at University of Florida
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at University of Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Florida sits in Gainesville, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 333 nursing graduations were recorded at University of Florida.
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Studying Online at University of Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 86 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 506 |
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 85 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Florida
Students who complete University of Florida’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,242 |
| 2 years | $60,133 |
| 3 years | $62,279 |
| 4 years | $69,491 |
| 5 years | $95,888 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of Florida earn a median of $69,491, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Florida comes in at $19,934.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of Florida are 89% women (298) and 11% men (35).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida
Among the 235 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Florida, 88% were women (207) and 12% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 148 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 42 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 34% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at University of Florida
Of the 4 doctoral nursing graduates at University of Florida, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Florida
The Nursing program at University of Florida includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 235 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Nursing Practice | 94 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.