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Top Nursing Schools in Florida

This page lists 132 schools in Florida that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 63 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 63 associate degree (ADN), 72 bachelor's (BSN), 25 master's and 18 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 72 public, 19 private nonprofit and 41 private for-profit. 65 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Miami (11), Tampa (7), Orlando (6) and Fort Myers (5).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

134 schools · 29 verified program profiles · page 2 of 7

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (134)

Chipola College

PublicFour-year collegeMarianna, FL

Chipola College is a public four-year college in Marianna, FL. It reported 61 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN, BSN

ACEN: BSN, ADN, LPN/LVN

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City College-Altamonte Springs

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionAltamonte Springs, FL

City College-Altamonte Springs is a private for-profit specialized institution in Altamonte Springs, FL. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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College of Central Florida

PublicFour-year collegeOcala, FL

College of Central Florida is a public four-year college in Ocala, FL. It reported 144 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: BSN, ADN

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Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp

Private for-profitFour-year collegeHialeah, FL

Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp is a private for-profit four-year college in Hialeah, FL. It reported 59 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionJacksonville, FL

Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville is a private for-profit specialized institution in Jacksonville, FL. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN (candidate)

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Daytona College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionOrmond Beach, FL

Daytona College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Ormond Beach, FL. It reported 33 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, BSN (candidate)

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Daytona State College

PublicFour-year collegeDaytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College is a public four-year college in Daytona Beach, FL. It reported 334 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: BSN, ADN

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Eastern Florida State College campus

Eastern Florida State College

PublicFour-year collegeMelbourne, FL

Eastern Florida State College is a public four-year college in Melbourne, FL. It reported 245 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN

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Emerald Coast Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionDeFuniak Springs, FL

Emerald Coast Technical College is a public specialized institution in DeFuniak Springs, FL. It reported 15 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Erwin Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeTampa, FL

Erwin Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Tampa, FL. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Excelsior University

Private nonprofitUniversityAlbany, NY

Excelsior University offers online associate and bachelor's nursing programs, a hybrid prelicensure BSN in St. Petersburg, Florida, and three online master's nursing tracks. Courses start every eight weeks.

6 verified program profiles

ADN, LPN-RN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Informatics, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator

ACEN: MSN, BSN

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First Coast Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionSaint Augustine, FL

First Coast Technical College is a public specialized institution in Saint Augustine, FL. It reported 62 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Florida Academy of Nursing

Private for-profitFour-year collegeMiramar, FL

Florida Academy of Nursing is a private for-profit four-year college in Miramar, FL. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University campus

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

PublicUniversityTallahassee, FL

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public university in Tallahassee, FL. It reported 79 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Florida Atlantic University

PublicUniversityBoca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University is a public university in Boca Raton, FL. It reported 453 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Florida College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeTemple Terrace, FL

Florida College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Temple Terrace, FL. It reported 9 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Florida Gateway College

PublicFour-year collegeLake City, FL

Florida Gateway College is a public four-year college in Lake City, FL. It reported 137 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN

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Florida Gulf Coast University campus

Florida Gulf Coast University

PublicUniversityFort Myers, FL

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public university in Fort Myers, FL. It reported 106 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Florida International University campus

Florida International University

PublicUniversityMiami, FL

Florida International University is a public university in Miami, FL. It reported 446 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Florida National University-Main Campus

Private for-profitUniversityHialeah, FL

Florida National University-Main Campus is a private for-profit university in Hialeah, FL. It reported 364 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Before you apply in Florida

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Florida. See online coursework and clinical requirements.