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Nursing Schools in Florida

3,074 students earned Nursing degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,300
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 636
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 636
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 636
Post-Master’s Certificate 138
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 138

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.2%
  • White: 33.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 190,700 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Florida

Nursing grads earn an average of $101,100 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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

#1

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs
505 Degrees in Major Awarded
818 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. In their early career, Miami Regional University grads earn an average salary of $25,820.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,307 after earning their degree at this institution. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Miami

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $46,098. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,383 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 98% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

#5

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
223 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#6

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
179 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,367. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,006 after earning their degree at this institution. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,759 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

In their early career, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale grads earn an average salary of $32,792. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $43,282 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Nursing Careers in FL

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 45% $97,270
Nursing Instructors and Professors 30% $0
Nurse Anesthetists 27% $154,360
Nurse Midwives 26% $93,880
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.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Medicine 1,218
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Mental & Social Health Services 1,034
Rehabilitation Professions 870
Public Health 851
Allied Health Professions 744
Health/Medical Admin Services 626
Communication Sciences 586

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