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2026 Nursing Schools in Florida

Browse 95 nursing schools in Florida. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Public Daytona Beach, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,106, Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 12,800 students.

$3,106 In-State Tuition
12,820 Students
43% Graduation Rate
3 Programs
F

Public Fort Myers, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,401, Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$3,401 In-State Tuition
14,301 Students
39% Graduation Rate
3 Programs
U

Private, Non-Profit Clearwater, FL

A private nonprofit institution, Ultimate Medical Academy serves students in Clearwater, Florida. Graduates earn a median of $29,194 within ten years.

8,932 Students
54% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Jacksonville, FL

Chamberlain University-Florida is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jacksonville, Florida with about 821 students. The acceptance rate is 91%.

$19,975 In-State Tuition
821 Students
1 Programs

Public Jacksonville, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,878, Florida State College at Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $42,244 within ten years.

$2,878 In-State Tuition
23,556 Students
37% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Avon Park, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,165, South Florida State College in Avon Park, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,990 within ten years.

$3,165 In-State Tuition
2,880 Students
48% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Melbourne, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,496, Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

$2,496 In-State Tuition
14,053 Students
52% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Public New Port Richey, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,155, Pasco-Hernando State College in New Port Richey, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,903 within ten years.

$3,155 In-State Tuition
9,410 Students
41% Graduation Rate
2 Programs
F

Private, For-Profit Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie is a smaller private for-profit institution in Port Saint Lucie, Florida with about 546 students. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

$14,839 In-State Tuition
546 Students
57% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Jacksonville, FL

Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jacksonville, Florida with about 225 students. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.

225 Students
50% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Palatka, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,591, Saint Johns River State College in Palatka, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 7,927 students.

$2,591 In-State Tuition
7,927 Students
49% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Niceville, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,583, Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$2,583 In-State Tuition
4,752 Students
39% Graduation Rate
3 Programs
N

Private, For-Profit Miami, FL

New Professions Technical Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Miami, Florida with about 514 students. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.

514 Students
100% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit West Palm Beach, FL

Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations is a smaller private nonprofit institution in West Palm Beach, Florida with about 558 students. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.

558 Students
58% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
P

Public Winter Haven, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,694, Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.

$2,694 In-State Tuition
10,318 Students
35% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Public Ocala, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,710, College of Central Florida in Ocala, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,203 within ten years.

$2,710 In-State Tuition
5,928 Students
44% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Key West, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,276, The College of the Florida Keys in Key West, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,025 students.

$3,276 In-State Tuition
1,025 Students
34% Graduation Rate
3 Programs
F

Private, For-Profit Orange Park, FL

Fortis College-Orange Park is a smaller private for-profit institution in Orange Park, Florida with about 399 students. Graduates earn a median of $28,506 within ten years.

$14,946 In-State Tuition
399 Students
49% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Altamonte Springs, FL

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology is a smaller private for-profit institution in Altamonte Springs, Florida with about 381 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,168.

$18,168 In-State Tuition
381 Students
47% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Daytona Beach, FL

Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Bethune-Cookman University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 88%.

$14,794 In-State Tuition
2,853 Students
31% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
F

Private, For-Profit Pensacola, FL

Fortis Institute-Pensacola is a smaller private for-profit institution in Pensacola, Florida with about 760 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,069.

$15,069 In-State Tuition
760 Students
52% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Bradenton, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,074, State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota in Bradenton, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,750 students.

$3,074 In-State Tuition
8,750 Students
38% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Pensacola, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,361, Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$2,361 In-State Tuition
9,491 Students
36% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Private, For-Profit Miami Lakes, FL

Advance Science International College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Miami Lakes, Florida with about 44 students. Graduates earn a median of $24,047 within ten years.

44 Students
97% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Orlando, FL

Based in Orlando, Florida, Ana G. Mendez University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$13,575 In-State Tuition
8,378 Students
2 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
51 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL $3,106 43.2% 3
52 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL $3,401 39.2% 3
53 Ultimate Medical Academy Clearwater, FL 53.9% 1
54 Chamberlain University-Florida Jacksonville, FL $19,975 1
55 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL $2,878 36.8% 2
56 South Florida State College Avon Park, FL $3,165 47.6% 2
57 Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL $2,496 52.1% 3
58 Pasco-Hernando State College New Port Richey, FL $3,155 41% 2
59 Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie Port Saint Lucie, FL $14,839 57.4% 1
60 Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL 49.5% 1
61 Saint Johns River State College Palatka, FL $2,591 48.9% 2
62 Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL $2,583 38.9% 3
63 New Professions Technical Institute Miami, FL 100% 1
64 Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations West Palm Beach, FL 58.1% 1
65 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL $2,694 35.3% 3
66 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL $2,710 44.5% 2
67 The College of the Florida Keys Key West, FL $3,276 34.1% 3
68 Fortis College-Orange Park Orange Park, FL $14,946 48.7% 1
69 Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology Altamonte Springs, FL $18,168 47.2% 1
70 Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, FL $14,794 31.3% 1
71 Fortis Institute-Pensacola Pensacola, FL $15,069 52.1% 1
72 State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota Bradenton, FL $3,074 38.3% 2
73 Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL $2,361 36.4% 3
74 Advance Science International College Miami Lakes, FL 97.4% 1
75 Ana G. Mendez University Orlando, FL $13,575 2

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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