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2023 Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida

233 Colleges
$41,758 Avg Salary
$19,831 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Professions School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, health professions was ranked 2nd in Florida. In fact, 49,046 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 233 schools in Florida to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Professions program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health professions majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater the most popular school in Florida for health professions students. Located in the midsize city of Clearwater, UMA Clearwater is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, health professions graduates from UMA Clearwater take out $15,144 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

The excellent programs at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best health professions schools in Florida. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale accumulate an average of around $39,340 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $157.

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Out of the 233 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at USF Tampa accumulate an average of around $23,350 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $198, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best health professions schools in Florida. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from UCF take out $21,408 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $255.

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Out of the 233 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Rasmussen University - Florida landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

Health Professions majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out an average of $27,044 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $127.

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#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

Health Professions majors at NUS Florida take out an average of $29,701 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $334.

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#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #7 on the list. UF is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UF carry an average student debt load of $17,694. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $200, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from MDC take out $13,724 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Florida International University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida list. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at FIU take out is $21,143.

Full Health Professions at Florida International University Report

#10

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

St Petersburg College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #10 on the list. SPC is a very large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.

Health Professions majors at SPC take out an average of $24,487 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Health Professions at St Petersburg College Report

With a ranking of #11, Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. FSCJ is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

Health Professions majors at FSCJ take out an average of $15,305 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

With a ranking of #12, Florida State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health professions students. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Florida State take out is $20,161.

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#13

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida ranking. BC is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at BC take out is $13,274.

Full Health Professions at Broward College Report

#14

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. FAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

Health Professions majors at FAU take out an average of $20,502 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $158, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth.

Health Professions majors at Palm Beach State College take out an average of $10,543 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#16

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, health professions majors at Valencia College accumulate an average of around $17,932 in student debt.

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Hillsborough Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Health Professions majors at HCC take out an average of $16,861 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida list. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from U Miami take out $20,438 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $483, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#19

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

University of North Florida landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. UNF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.

Health Professions majors at UNF take out an average of $20,545 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $174.

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Seminole State College of Florida ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida list. Seminole State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Sanford.

The average amount in student loans that health professions majors at Seminole State take out is $18,319.

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The University of West Florida ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida list. UWF is a large public school located in the small city of Pensacola.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from UWF carry an average student debt load of $23,663.

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#22

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a large student population.

On average, health professions graduates from Indian River State College take out $10,968 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Health Professions at Indian River State College Report

#23

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #23 on the list. Daytona State College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Daytona Beach.

On average, health professions graduates from Daytona State College take out $14,719 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Florida SouthWestern State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for health professions students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fort Myers, FSW is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from FSW carry an average student debt load of $15,112.

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#25

Miami Regional University

Miami Springs, FL

Miami Regional University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular health professions programs. Miami Regional University is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami Springs.

After completing their degree, health professions graduates from Miami Regional University carry an average student debt load of $32,633.

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#26

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL
#28

Galen College of Nursing - Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, FL
#30

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL
#32

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL
#33

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL
#34

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Health Professions Schools in Florida award.

Rank College Location
35 South Florida Institute of Technology Miami, FL
36 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
37 HCI College West Palm Beach, FL
38 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
39 Barry University Miami, FL
40 Florida Vocational Institute Miami, FL
41 State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota Bradenton, FL
42 Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL
43 American Medical Academy Miami, FL
44 Southern Technical College Orlando, FL
45 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL
46 Southern Technical College Fort Myers, FL

Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 18,617
West Virginia 5,590
South Carolina 7,283
Virginia 17,510
Arkansas 6,286
Mississippi 6,374
Tennessee 13,576
Louisiana 7,992
Alabama 12,636
Kentucky 10,991
Georgia 15,658

Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596
Health Sciences & Services 35,945
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 29,833
Mental & Social Health Services 29,053
Medicine 28,629
Dental Support Services 26,399
Communication Sciences 22,298
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 20,393
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 18,901
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10,751
Health/Medical Prep Programs 9,210
Other Health Professions 7,984
Dentistry 6,770
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services 6,158
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5,115
Alternative Medicine & Systems 3,564
Chiropractic 2,658
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 2,374
Medical Illustration & Informatics 2,089
Optometry 1,822
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 1,775
Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services 960
Medical Science 909
Movement & Mind-Body Therapies 294
Alternative Medical Support Services 227
Energy & Biologically Based Therapies 68

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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