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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (134)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Tampa | Tampa, FL | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Hillsborough Community College | Tampa, FL | Public | ADN, BSN | — |
| Hope College of Arts and Sciences | Pompano Beach, FL | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| Immokalee Technical College | Immokalee, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, MSN-WHNP, DNP-FNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA | CCNE, ACEN |
| Lake Technical College | Eustis, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Lake-Sumter State College | Leesburg, FL | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Lindsey Hopkins Technical College | Miami, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Lively Technical College | Tallahassee, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Marion Technical College | Ocala, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Medical Institute of Palm Beach | Greenacres, FL | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Miami Dade College | Miami, FL | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, RN-BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College | Miami Lakes, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Miami Regional University | Miami Springs, FL | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-AGACNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | ACEN (candidate) |
| New Professions Technical Institute | Miami, FL | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| North Florida College | Madison, FL | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
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.