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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 5 of 7

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

Schools (134)

North Florida Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionStarke, FL

North Florida Technical College is a public specialized institution in Starke, FL. It reported 10 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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Northwest Florida State College campus

Northwest Florida State College

PublicFour-year collegeNiceville, FL

Northwest Florida State College is a public four-year college in Niceville, FL. It reported 114 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Nova Southeastern University campus

Nova Southeastern University

Private nonprofitUniversityFort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit university in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It reported 701 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-FNP

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

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Okaloosa Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionFort Walton Beach, FL

Okaloosa Technical College is a public specialized institution in Fort Walton 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

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Orange Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOrlando, FL

Orange Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Orlando, FL. It reported 42 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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Osceola Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionKissimmee, FL

Osceola Technical College is a public specialized institution in Kissimmee, FL. It reported 35 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Palm Beach Atlantic University campus

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Private nonprofitUniversityWest Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit university in West Palm Beach, FL. It reported 90 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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Palm Beach State College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College is a public community / two-year college in Lake Worth, FL. It reported 358 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Pasco-Hernando State College

PublicFour-year collegeNew Port Richey, FL

Pasco-Hernando State College is a public four-year college in New Port Richey, FL. It reported 169 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN

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Pensacola State College

PublicFour-year collegePensacola, FL

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

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN, BSN, LPN/LVN

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Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater

PublicSpecialized institutionClearwater, FL

Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater is a public specialized institution in Clearwater, FL. It reported 43 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg

PublicSpecialized institutionSaint Petersburg, FL

Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg is a public specialized institution in Saint Petersburg, FL. It reported 42 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Polk State College

PublicFour-year collegeWinter Haven, FL

Polk State College is a public four-year college in Winter Haven, FL. It reported 202 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Premiere International College

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeFort Myers, FL

Premiere International College is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Fort Myers, FL. It reported 4 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Radford M Locklin Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMilton, FL

Radford M Locklin Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Milton, FL. It reported 14 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Rasmussen University-Florida

Private for-profitUniversityOcala, FL

Rasmussen University-Florida is a private for-profit university in Ocala, FL. It reported 1,179 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Ridge Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionWinter Haven, FL

Ridge Technical College is a public specialized institution in Winter Haven, FL. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Riveroak Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLive Oak, FL

Riveroak Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Live Oak, FL. It reported 17 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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Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMiami, FL

Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Miami, FL. It reported 39 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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SABER College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionMiami, FL

SABER College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Miami, FL. It reported 34 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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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.