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Explore and compare 95 top-ranked, accredited schools in Florida. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
U.S. Dept of Education /
IPEDS /
College Scorecard /
Editorial Team
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.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, Ultimate Medical Academy serves students in Clearwater, Florida. Graduates earn a median of $29,194 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Chamberlain University-Florida is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jacksonville, Florida with about 821 students. The acceptance rate is 91%.
BSN Program Available
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.
ADN, BSN
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.
ADN, BSN
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.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
ADN, BSN
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN, BSN
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.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
ADN, BSN
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.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN Program Available
Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Bethune-Cookman University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 88%.
BSN Program Available
Fortis Institute-Pensacola is a smaller private for-profit institution in Pensacola, Florida with about 760 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,069.
ADN Program Available
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.
ADN, BSN
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.
ADN, BSN, CNA
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.
ADN Program Available
Based in Orlando, Florida, Ana G. Mendez University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
MSN, MSN-FNP
| # | 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.
