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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Florida Technical College | Starke, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Northwest Florida State College | Niceville, FL | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-FNP | CCNE |
| Okaloosa Technical College | Fort Walton Beach, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Orange Technical College | Orlando, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Osceola Technical College | Kissimmee, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | New Port Richey, FL | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Pensacola State College | Pensacola, FL | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater | Clearwater, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Saint Petersburg, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Polk State College | Winter Haven, FL | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Premiere International College | Fort Myers, FL | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| Radford M Locklin Technical College | Milton, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Rasmussen University-Florida | Ocala, FL | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| Ridge Technical College | Winter Haven, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Riveroak Technical College | Live Oak, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College | Miami, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| SABER College | Miami, FL | Private nonprofit | ADN | — |
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.