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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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.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Nursing | University of Central Florida | PhD | Online coursework | Not published |
Schools (9)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana G. Mendez University | Orlando, FL | Private nonprofit | CNA, BSN, MSN, PhD-Leadership | ACEN |
| Barry University | Miami, FL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, DNP, PhD-Leadership | CCNE |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Florida International University | Miami, FL | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Grad Cert, Post-Master's-PMHNP, PhD, PhD-FNP | CCNE |
| 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 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 South Florida | Tampa, FL | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |