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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traviss Technical College | Lakeland, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Treasure Coast Technical College | Vero Beach, FL | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Ultrasound Medical Institute | Royal Palm Beach, FL | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Public | 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 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Public | BSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Florida-Online | Gainesville, FL | Public | BSN | — |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA | CCNE |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Valencia College | Orlando, FL | Public | ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| West Coast University-Miami | Doral, FL | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| William T McFatter Technical College | Davie, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Withlacoochee Technical College | Inverness, FL | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
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.