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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 6 of 7

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

Schools (134)

Saint Johns River State College

PublicFour-year collegePalatka, FL

Saint Johns River State College is a public four-year college in Palatka, FL. It reported 175 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Santa Fe College campus

Santa Fe College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGainesville, FL

Santa Fe College is a public community / two-year college in Gainesville, FL. It reported 217 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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Seminole State College of Florida campus

Seminole State College of Florida

PublicFour-year collegeSanford, FL

Seminole State College of Florida is a public four-year college in Sanford, FL. It reported 301 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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Sheridan Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHollywood, FL

Sheridan Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Hollywood, FL. It reported 56 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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South College campus

South College

Private for-profitUniversityKnoxville, TN

South College offers prelicensure (ASN, traditional and accelerated BSN) and graduate nursing programs across several campuses and online, including RN-BSN, MSN nurse practitioner tracks, a post-master's DNP and a nurse anesthesia doctorate.

8 verified program profiles

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, BSN-DNP

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

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South Florida State College

PublicFour-year collegeAvon Park, FL

South Florida State College is a public four-year college in Avon Park, FL. It reported 110 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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South University-Tampa

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionTampa, FL

South University-Tampa is a private for-profit specialized institution in Tampa, FL. It reported 155 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP

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South University-West Palm Beach

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionRoyal Palm Beach, FL

South University-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit specialized institution in Royal Palm Beach, FL. It reported 51 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

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Southeastern College-West Palm Beach

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionWest Palm Beach, FL

Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit specialized institution in West Palm Beach, FL. It reported 100 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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Southeastern University campus

Southeastern University

Private nonprofitUniversityLakeland, FL

Southeastern University is a private nonprofit university in Lakeland, FL. It reported 45 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSNACEN: ADN (candidate)

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Southern Technical College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionFort Myers, FL

Southern Technical College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Fort Myers, FL. It reported 63 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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St Petersburg College campus

St Petersburg College

PublicFour-year collegeSt. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College is a public four-year college in St. Petersburg, FL. It reported 396 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN

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St. Thomas University

Private nonprofitUniversityMiami Gardens, FL

St. Thomas University is a private nonprofit university in Miami Gardens, FL. It reported 458 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

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

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State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

PublicFour-year collegeBradenton, FL

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota is a public four-year college in Bradenton, FL. It reported 272 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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Suncoast Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSarasota, FL

Suncoast Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Sarasota, FL. It reported 83 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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Tallahassee State College campus

Tallahassee State College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeTallahassee, FL

Tallahassee State College is a public community / two-year college in Tallahassee, FL. It reported 191 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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Taylor College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionOcala, FL

Taylor College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Ocala, FL. It reported 77 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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The College of the Florida Keys

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKey West, FL

The College of the Florida Keys is a public community / two-year college in Key West, FL. It reported 49 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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The University of Tampa campus

The University of Tampa

Private nonprofitUniversityTampa, FL

The University of Tampa is a private nonprofit university in Tampa, FL. It reported 123 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

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

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Tom P. Haney Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionPanama City, FL

Tom P. Haney Technical College is a public specialized institution in Panama City, FL. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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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.