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Registered Nursing in Florida

Registered Nursing Schools in Florida

18,106 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 737 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Florida

Registered Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 8,625
Bachelor’s Degree 8,431
Master’s Degree 975
Post-Master’s Certificate 59
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 59
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a registered nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of registered nursing majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 18.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.4%
  • White: 39.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Florida

There are 177,600 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $66,210, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,443 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
9,055 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

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1,075 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. 81% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $35,843.

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859 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,949.

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843 Degrees in Major Awarded
46,523 Total Students

22% of the teachers are full time. 84% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,197.

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726 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $9,203.

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St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg
688 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

A typical student attending SPC will pay a net price of $1,665. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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647 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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549 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,296 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 66% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay will pay a net price of $28,002.

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508 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,300. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
440 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 43% of the teachers are full time.

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Registered Nursing Careers in FL

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 30% $0
Registered Nurses 21% $64,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Family Practice Nursing 1,088
Nursing Practice 572
Nursing Administration 188
Nurse Anesthetist 168
Mental Health Nursing 83
Nursing Research & Other 68
Clinical Nurse Specialist 46
Adult Health Nursing 39

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