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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 7 of 7

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

Schools (134)

Traviss Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionLakeland, FL

Traviss Technical College is a public specialized institution in Lakeland, FL. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Treasure Coast Technical College

PublicSpecialized institutionVero Beach, FL

Treasure Coast Technical College is a public specialized institution in Vero Beach, FL. It reported 21 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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Ultrasound Medical Institute

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionRoyal Palm Beach, FL

Ultrasound Medical Institute is a private for-profit specialized institution in Royal Palm Beach, FL. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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University of Central Florida campus

University of Central Florida

PublicUniversityOrlando, FL

The UCF College of Nursing offers BSN pathways on campus at Lake Nona (Orlando), Cocoa and Daytona Beach plus an online RN to BSN, and online or hybrid MSN, DNP and PhD programs.

10 verified program profiles

BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, MSN-Nurse Educator, Grad Cert, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-AGPCNP, DNP-FNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, PhD

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

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University of Florida campus

University of Florida

PublicUniversityGainesville, FL

University of Florida is a public university in Gainesville, FL. It reported 333 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Florida-Online

PublicUniversityGainesville, FL

University of Florida-Online is a public university in Gainesville, FL. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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University of Miami campus

University of Miami

Private nonprofitUniversityCoral Gables, FL

University of Miami is a private nonprofit university in Coral Gables, FL. It reported 435 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

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

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University of North Florida campus

University of North Florida

PublicUniversityJacksonville, FL

University of North Florida is a public university in Jacksonville, FL. It reported 369 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

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

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University of South Florida campus

University of South Florida

PublicUniversityTampa, FL

University of South Florida is a public university in Tampa, FL. It reported 673 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

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

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University of West Florida campus

University of West Florida

PublicUniversityPensacola, FL

University of West Florida is a public university in Pensacola, FL. It reported 442 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Valencia College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOrlando, FL

Valencia College is a public community / two-year college in Orlando, FL. It reported 446 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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West Coast University-Miami

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionDoral, FL

West Coast University-Miami is a private for-profit specialized institution in Doral, FL. It reported 310 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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William T McFatter Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDavie, FL

William T McFatter Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Davie, FL. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Withlacoochee Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeInverness, FL

Withlacoochee Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Inverness, 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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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.