Top PhD Programs in Florida

Research doctorates in nursing science.

9 schools in Florida reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile; 1 program has a verified profile. PhD in Nursing in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

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9 schools · 1 verified program profile

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

Verified program profiles (1)

Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.

University of Central Florida

PhD in Nursing

PhDFor licensed nurses

Orlando, FL
Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
66 credit hours (post-master's); 75 credit hours (post-BSN)
For: RN with a BSN; Nurse with a master's degree

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Schools (9)

Ana G. Mendez University

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionOrlando, FL

Ana G. Mendez University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Orlando, FL. It reported 156 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ACEN: MSN, DNP, ADN

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Barry University

Private nonprofitUniversityMiami, FL

Barry University is a private nonprofit university in Miami, FL. It reported 229 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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Florida Atlantic University

PublicUniversityBoca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University is a public university in Boca Raton, FL. It reported 453 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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Florida International University

PublicUniversityMiami, FL

Florida International University is a public university in Miami, FL. It reported 446 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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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)

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

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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

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

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