Nursing Schools in Florida: All 556 Approved Programs & NCLEX Pass Rates

Florida has 425 schools running 556 board-approved nursing programs 350 RN-track and 206 PN/LPN-track. The average 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate across Florida programs is 74.7%, 11.8 points below the national average of 86.5%. Every row below comes straight from the state board of nursing's published approved-program list — not self-reported school marketing.

556
Approved programs
425
Schools
74.7%
Avg RN pass rate (2025)
86.5%
National RN average

Best Nursing Schools in Florida by NCLEX Pass Rate

Top RN programs ranked by 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, among programs with a published 2025 rate. Rates are one year of data — check multi-year trends before deciding. 27 programs are tied at 100% — the first 10 are shown alphabetically.

  1. 1
    Daytona Beach · Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
    100%
  2. 2100%
  3. 3
    Jupiter · Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
    100%
  4. 4
    Ft Lauderdale · Associate Degree in Nursing
    100%
  5. 5
    North Miami Beach · Associate Degree in Nursing
    100%
  6. 6
    Fort Pierce · Associate Degree in Nursing
    100%
  7. 7
    Orlando · Associate Degree in Nursing
    100%
  8. 8100%
  9. 9100%
  10. 10
    Fort Myers · Diploma
    100%

What Nursing School Costs in Florida — and What Graduates Earn

Tuition, admissions and graduate-earnings figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, matched to 170 of 425 Florida schools. Earnings are program-level — the median for graduates of that school's own nursing program, not all its alumni.

$3,054
Median public tuition / yr
43 schools
$25,056
Median private tuition / yr
41 schools
$64,829
ADN grad pay, 1 yr out
55 programs
$77,224
BSN grad pay, 1 yr out
51 programs

Median federal loan debt for BSN graduates in Florida is $16,804 (48 programs). Sticker tuition is the whole school's published price, not the nursing program's alone, and it ignores aid — the number that decides whether a program pays off is what you actually pay plus the wages you give up while enrolled. Run your own numbers in the ROI calculator or read the full cost of becoming an RN.

Every Approved Nursing Program in Florida

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556 of 556 programs · “—” = not published for that program · tuition is the school’s published in-state price for one year, before aid; grad pay is the median for that program’s own graduates, one year out

A1 Allied Health TrainingWest Palm BeachCertificatePN
Abundant Life Nursing SchoolMount DoraCertificatePN33.3%
Academy for Nursing and Health OccupationsWest Palm BchAssociate Degree in NursingRN$44,538program year$73,49886.7%
Academy for Nursing and Health OccupationsWest Palm BchCertificatePN$44,538program year$45,48089.1%
Activa Training CenterMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN93.3%
Activa Training Center - BSNMiamiBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Active Health Institute - ADNMiamiADNRN66.7%
Advance Science International CollegeMiami LakesBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$44,516program year
Advance Science International College - ADNMiami LakesADNRN$44,516program year$29,5360%
AdventHealth UniversityOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$21,420$71,02681.3%
Adventhealth University (Ahu)OrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN46.9%
Agape Academy of Sciences - ADNDelray BeachADNRN0%
American College of Health & Sciences, LLCConditionalMargateAssociate Degree in NursingRN75%
American Healthcare Institute - ADNWest Palm BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN
American Healthcare Institute - PNWest Palm BeachCertificatePN100%
American Medical AcademyMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,250program year$41,511
American National UniversityOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
American Technical InstituteJacksonvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN
American Technical InstituteJacksonvilleCertificatePN66.7%
Ana G. Mendez University - Orlando - BsOrlandoBSRN$13,5750%
Ana G. Mendez University, Metro Orlando CampusOrlandoRN
Ana G. Mendez University, South Florida CampusMiami LakesRN
Ana G. Mendez University, Tampa Bay CampusTampaRN85.7%
Antigua College International, INCMiami LakesAssociate Degree in NursingRN$13,40083.3%
Antigua College International, INCMiami LakesBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$13,40077.8%
Arizona College of NursingTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN88.6%
Arizona College of NursingFort LauderdaleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN82.6%
Arizona College of NursingUniversity ParkBachelor's Degree in NursingRN87.5%
Arizona College of NursingOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Arizona College of NursingMelbourneBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
ATA Career EducationSpring HillCertificatePN$14,895$41,55386.9%
Ata CollegeFt. MyersAssociate Degree in NursingRN95.5%
Atlantic Technical CollegeCoconut CreekCertificatePN$4,563program year$46,26787.5%
Atlantic Technical College & Technical High SchoolCoconut CreekCertificatePN90%
Aurora School of NursingMiramarAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Aurora School of NursingMiramarBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Aurora School of NursingMiramarCertificatePN
Ave Maria UniversityAve MariaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$30,198$69,05885%
Azure College, INC - BsFort LauderdaleBSRN0%
Barry University College of Nursing and Health SciencesMiami ShoresBachelor's Degree in NursingRN82%
Beacon Hill Career TrainingFort LauderdalePN50%
Bethesda College of Health SciencesBoynton BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona BeachCertificatePN$14,794100%
Bethune-Cookman University - BSNDaytona BeachBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$14,794100%
Big Bend Technical CollegePerryCertificatePN$5,062program year92.9%
Big Bend Technical College - DplPerryDiplomaRN$5,062program year100%
Braxton College - Coral Springs - ADNCoral SpringsAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Braxton College, INC - ADNFort MyersAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Bridgeway School of NursingCasselberryCertificatePN
Bridgeway School of Nursing - ADNCasselberryADNRN33.3%
Brightmed Health InstituteDavieBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Brightmed Health InstituteDavieCertificatePN
Brightmed Health Institute - ADNDavieADNRN37.5%
Brilliant Academy Health CenterConditionalOrlandoCertificatePN75%
Brilliant Academy Health Center LLCConditionalOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN50%
Broward CollegeConditionalCoconut CreekAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,830$72,99173.4%
Broward County - Atlantic Technical College - Afternoon ProgramCoconut CreekCertificatePN
Broward County Blanche Ely High School - LPNCoconut CreekCertificatePN100%
Broward-Miami Health InstituteMiramarCertificatePN
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology - Altamonte SpringsAltamonte SpringsCertificatePN0%
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology - Delray BeachDelray BeachCertificatePN
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology - Delray Beach- ADNDelray BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology - Miami GardensMiami GardensCertificatePN$18,168
Cambridge College of Healthcare and TechnologyMiami GardensAssociate Degree in NursingRN$18,168$52,926
Cambridge College of Healthcare and TechnologyAltamonte SpringsAssociate Degree in NursingRN$18,168$52,92693.8%
Cambridge College of Healthcare and TechnologyAltamonte SpringsBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$18,168
Cambridge College of Healthcare and Technology - ADNDelray BeachADNRN$18,16861.2%
Cape Coral Technical CollegeCape CoralCertificatePN$2,846program year100%
Capscare Academy for Health Care EducationLake WorthAssociate Degree in NursingRN14.3%
Care Hope CollegeJupiterBachelor's Degree in NursingRN100%
Care Hope CollegeJupiterCertificatePN60%
Care Hope College - ADNJupiterADNRN19.4%
Carleen Health Institute of South Florida - Plantation - BsPlantationBSRN0%
Carleen Health Institute of South Florida - PNPlantationPNPN0%
Celebration School of Nursing - PNCelebrationCertificatePN
Chamberlain College of Nursing - JacksonvilleJacksonvilleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN78.8%
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Miramar CampusConditionalMiramarBachelor's Degree in NursingRN72.5%
Chancellor InstituteFt LauderdaleAssociate Degree in NursingRN$28,104program year100%
Chancellor Institute, INCConditionalFt LauderdaleCertificatePN66.7%
Charlotte Technical CollegePort CharlotteCertificatePN$3,110$40,68095.4%
Chipola CollegeMariannaAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,120$52,22486.2%
Chipola CollegeMariannaCertificatePN$3,120100%
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca RatonRN42.9%
City College - ADNAltamonte SpringsADNRN33.3%
Coastal School of NursingJacksonvilleCertificatePN
Coastal Technical InstitutePalm BayCertificatePN94.1%
College of Central FloridaOcalaAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,710$70,02191%
College of Central FloridaLecantoAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,710$70,02192.3%
College of Health and Allied DevelopmentWest Palm BeachRN33.3%
Compu-Med Vocational CareersMiamiCertificatePN$47,600program year100%
Compu-Med Vocational Careers-Fort LauderdaleFort LauderdalePN
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp.HialeahAssociate Degree in NursingRN$47,600program year82.6%
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp.MiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$47,600program year94.9%
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp.HialeahCertificatePN$47,600program year
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp. - Ft. Lauderdale - ADNFort LauderdaleAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp. - Ft. Lauderdale - BSNFort LauderdaleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp. - Hialeah - BSNHialeahBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$47,600program year
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp. - Miami - BSNMiamiBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$47,600program year
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp. - Naples - ADNNaplesAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp. - Naples - BSNNaplesBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp. - Naples - PNNaplesPN
Concorde Career InstituteJacksonvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Concorde Career Institute- JacksonvilleJacksonvilleCertificatePN$32,361program year$46,51378.6%
Dade County Homestead Senior HighHomesteadCertificatePN
Dade County Miami Edison High SchoolMiamiCertificatePN
Dade Institute of Technology and HealthNorth Miami BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
Dade Institute of Technology and HealthNorth Miami BeachCertificatePN
Daytona CollegeConditionalOrmond BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN$39,200program year$69,74965.6%
Daytona CollegeOrmond BeachCertificatePN$39,200program year85.7%
Daytona State CollegeDaytona BeachCertificatePN$3,106$45,71295.2%
Daytona State College-ADNDaytona BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,106$66,33394.6%
De-Empire Academy for Healthcare EducationWest Palm BeachCertificatePN
Desoto County School of Practical NursingArcadiaCertificatePN88.9%
Dominium InstituteFort MyersAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Dominium InstituteFort MyersCertificatePN100%
Donatello School of Nursing and HealthcareConditionalApopkaCertificatePN23.5%
Doxa AcademyConditionalMelbourneCertificatePN54.6%
Eagle Nursing School, LLCTampaAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourneAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,496$62,72569.5%
Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourneCertificatePN$2,49682.6%
Ecpi UniversityLake MaryAssociate Degree in NursingRN87.9%
Ecpi UniversityLake MaryBachelor's Degree in NursingRN93.3%
Ecpi UniversityLake MaryCertificatePN
ECPI University College of NursingLake MaryBachelor's Degree in NursingRN90%
Edouard Health Institute and Training Center, Inc.LauderhillAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Edouard Health Institute and Training Center, Inc.LauderhillCertificatePN
Educare Envision College of NursingMelbourneAssociate Degree in NursingRN67.7%
Educare Envision College of NursingMelbourneCertificatePN45%
Emerald Coast Technical CollegeDefuniak SpringsCertificatePN$8,049program year$34,92293.8%
Emerald Coast Technical College - Defuniak Springs - DplDefuniak SpringsDiplomaRN
Emerald Coast Technical College at Magnet Innovation Center-WateDefuniak SpringsCertificatePN
Emiraza CollegeFort PierceAssociate Degree in NursingRN76.7%
Emiraza CollegeFort PierceAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
Emiraza CollegeFort PierceBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Emiraza CollegeFort PierceCertificatePN83.3%
Erwin Technical CollegeTampaCertificatePN$4,779program year$42,51587.1%
Essential School of Nursing - ADNMiami GardensADNRN33.3%
Evolution Health AcademyMiami GardensAssociate Degree in NursingRN83.3%
Evolution Health AcademyMiami GardensCertificatePN0%
Evolution Health Academy - ADNMiami GardensADNRN47.7%
Evolution Health Academy - PNMiami GardensPNPN25%
Excelsior University (Baccalaureate Degree)Saint PetersburgBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Faith AcademyConditionalTampaCertificatePN50%
Faith Academy - Tampa - PNTampaCertificatePN
Finlay Institute of Nursing LLCTampaCertificatePN87.5%
First Coast Technical CollegeSt AugustineCertificatePN$4,071program year89.5%
First Coast Technical CollegeSaint AugustineDiplomaRN$4,071program year
First Response Training Group, LLCOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
Florida A&M University - BSNTallahasseeBachelor's Degree in NursingRN89.1%
Florida Academy of NursingMiramarAssociate Degree in NursingRN$11,080program year
Florida Academy of NursingMiramarCertificatePN$11,080program year
Florida Academy of Nursing - PNMiramarPNPN$11,080program year100%
Florida Atlantic University - BSNBoca RatonBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$4,879$77,88388.5%
Florida Career College - Jacksonville - ADNJacksonvilleADNRN100%
Florida CollegeTemple TerraceBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$20,36088.9%
Florida Gateway CollegeLake CityCertificatePN$3,100$44,48994.4%
Florida Gateway College Associate in Science Degree Nursing ProgLake CityAssociate Degree in NursingRN77.4%
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort MyersBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$6,118$70,96498.9%
Florida International University - BSNMiamiBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$6,565$78,67193.6%
Florida National UniversityHialeahAssociate Degree in NursingRN$17,368$55,9240%
Florida National UniversityHialeahBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$17,368$70,042
Florida National University - South Campus - ADNMiamiADNRN$17,368100%
Florida National University - Training CenterConditionalHialeahAssociate Degree in NursingRN$17,36868.9%
Florida National University, INCConditionalMiamiBachelor's Degree in NursingRN52.8%
Florida Panhandle Technical CollegeChipleyCertificatePN$4,624program year$37,66388.5%
Florida Southern CollegeLakelandBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$44,040$75,01991.2%
Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort MyersAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,401$63,08993.2%
Florida State College at JacksonvilleJaxCertificatePN$2,878$57,57991.1%
Florida State College at Jacksonville- NursingJacksonvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,878$62,01992.7%
Florida State University - BSNTallahasseeBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$5,656$69,99780.5%
Fort Myers Technical CollegeFort MyersCertificatePN$2,257program year100%
Fort Myers Technical CollegeFort MyersDiplomaRN$2,257program year100%
Fortis CollegeConditionalCutler BayAssociate Degree in NursingRN52.9%
Fortis CollegeOrange ParkAssociate Degree in NursingRN82.8%
Fortis College- Cutler BayCutler BayCertificatePN$13,806$47,88075%
Fortis College- Orange ParkOrange ParkCertificatePN$14,94693.3%
Fortis InstitutePensacolaAssociate Degree in NursingRN83.1%
Fortis InstitutePort Saint LucieAssociate Degree in NursingRN81.3%
Fortis InstitutePort Saint LucieCertificatePN85.7%
Fortis InstitutePensacolaCertificatePN100%
Future Tech Institute - ADNMiamiADNRN50%
Fvi School of Nursing and TechnologyMiramarAssociate Degree in NursingRN$17,736program year82.4%
Fvi School of Nursing and TechnologyMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$17,736program year85.9%
Fvi School of Nursing and Technology - Miami - ADNMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Fvi School of Nursing and Technology - Miami - BSNMiamiRN
Fvi School of Nursing and Technology - Miramar - ADNMiramarAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Fvi School of Nursing and Technology - Miramar - BSNMiramarBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Fvi School of Nursing and Technology - PN - MiamiMiamiCertificatePN
Fvi School of Nursing and Technology - PN - MiramarMiramarCertificatePN
Gadsden Technical CollegeQuincyCertificatePN$3,942program year100%
Galen College of NursingPembroke PinesAssociate Degree in NursingRN79.7%
Galen College of NursingSarasotaAssociate Degree in NursingRN94.2%
Galen College of NursingGainesvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN90.8%
Galen College of NursingOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Galen College of NursingSaint PetersburgAssociate Degree in NursingRN87.8%
Galen College of NursingSaint PetersburgBachelor's Degree in NursingRN83.7%
Galen College of NursingPembroke PinesBachelor's Degree in NursingRN97%
Galen College of NursingSarasotaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN100%
Galen College of NursingGainesvilleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN100%
Galen College of NursingOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Galen College of NursingSaint PetersburgCertificatePN97%
Galen College of NursingGainesvilleCertificatePN90.9%
Galen College of NursingOrlandoCertificatePN
Galen College of Nursing - Panama City Beach - ADNPanama City BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Gladstone College of NursingDavieAssociate Degree in NursingRN0%
Gladstone College of NursingDavieBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Gladstone College of NursingDavieCertificatePN
Globaltell Healthcare Institute - ADNPembroke PinesAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Globaltell Healthcare Institute - BSNPembroke PinesBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Globaltell Healthcare Institute - PNPembroke PinesCertificatePN
Grace School of Nursing Inc.West Palm BeachCertificatePN30%
Grand Canyon UniversityLake MaryBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Grand Canyon University - Jacksonville - BSNPhoenixBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Grand Canyon University - Miramar - BSNMiramarBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Gulf Coast State CollegePanama CityAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,370$62,99786.7%
Gulf Coast State College - Gulf Franklin CenterPort St. JoeCertificatePN85.7%
Gwinnett InstituteConditionalOrlandoCertificatePN$25,000program year$54,07268.9%
Gwinnett Institute - ADNOrlandoADNRN$25,000program year$69,241100%
Hajgden International CollegeOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN0%
Hajgden International CollegeConditionalOrlandoCertificatePN30.4%
Hca Florida Mercy Hospital College of NursingMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$7,520program year80%
Hca Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical NursingMiamiCertificatePN$7,520program year$31,784100%
Hci CollegeConditionalFt LauderdaleAssociate Degree in NursingRN$20,838$65,64756.5%
Hci CollegeWest Palm BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN$20,838$65,64785.7%
Hci CollegeFort LauderdaleCertificatePN$20,83840%
Hci CollegeWest Palm BeachCertificatePN$20,838
Hci College - Fort Lauderdale - BSNFort LauderdaleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$20,838
Hearts Associates InstituteBoynton BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Hearts Associates InstituteBoynton BeachCertificatePN100%
Hebron International College, INCKissimmeeAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Hebron International College, INCKissimmeeBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Hebron International College, INCKissimmeeCertificatePN
Hebron Technical Institute - BSNPlantationBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Helping Hearts Training CenterJacksonvilleCertificatePN
Heritage Career InstituteGreenacresCertificatePN
Herzing UniversityWinter ParkBachelor's Degree in NursingRN83.3%
Herzing UniversityWinter ParkCertificatePN89.3%
Herzing University-ADNWinter ParkAssociate Degree in NursingRN76.5%
Herzing University-TampaTampaAssociate Degree in NursingRN$13,450$73,34283.9%
Herzing University-TampaTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$13,450$75,77490%
Herzing University-TampaTampaCertificatePN$13,450$47,31093.8%
Hillsborough CollegePlant CityAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,506$64,42968.6%
Hodges University - BsFort MyersBSRN0%
Hope College of Arts & SciencesPompano BeachBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$34,650program year
Hope College of Arts and Sciences - ADNPompano BeachADNRN$34,650program year$50,13650%
Hope College of Arts and Sciences - PNPompano BeachPNPN$34,650program year33.3%
Horizon Healthcare InstituteFort MyersBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Horizon Healthcare InstitutePort CharlotteCertificatePN62.5%
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.MelbourneAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.Fort MyersAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.Port CharlotteAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.Fort MyersCertificatePN71.4%
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.MelbourneCertificatePN100%
Hosanna College of Health - BsMiramarBSRN0%
Humboldt International University - ADNMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Huntington International CollegePlantationAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Huntington International CollegePlantationBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Huntington International CollegePlantationCertificatePN
Ideal Professional Institue- PNMiami GardensPN0%
Ideal Professional Institute, INC - ADNMiami GardensADNRN0%
Immokalee Technical CollegeImmokaleeCertificatePN$7,576program year$40,94975%
Immokalee Technical College - DplImmokaleeDiplomaRN
Indian River State CollegePort Saint LucieAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,764$60,91191.4%
Indian River State College - PNPort Saint LucieCertificatePN$2,76494.7%
Indiana State UniversityTerre HauteBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Inlet Grove Community High SchoolRiviera BeachCertificatePN82.4%
Institute of Health CareersLehigh AcresCertificatePN100%
Institute of Health Careers, Inc. RN Program Lehigh AcresLehigh AcresDiplomaRN
Interamerican University of Puerto RicoOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Interamerican University of Puerto RicoOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
International College of Health SciencesBoynton BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN90.3%
International College of Health SciencesBoynton BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN75%
International College of Health SciencesBoynton BeachBachelor's Degree in NursingRN86.7%
International Institute for Health Care Professionals, Inc.Boca RatonBachelor's Degree in NursingRN71.4%
International Institute for Health Care Professionals, Inc.Boca RatonCertificatePN83.3%
International Institute for Healthcare Professionals,Inc. - ADNBoca RatonADNRN70.7%
iTECH GLADES TECHNICAL COLLEGEConditionalMoore HavenCertificatePN30.8%
J & J Healthcare Institute - PNOrlandoPNPN0%
Jacksonville University - BSNJacksonvilleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$47,830$78,92487.2%
Jacksonville University - Direct Entry MSNJacksonvilleDirect Entry Master’sRN
Jacksonville University Keigwin School of NursingJacksonvilleRN50%
Jacksonville University Practical Nurse ProgramJacksonvillePN50%
James International Academy of HealthNorth LauderdaleCertificatePN66.7%
Jersey CollegePort CharlotteAssociate Degree in NursingRN93.3%
Jersey CollegeMelbourneAssociate Degree in NursingRN93.3%
Jersey CollegeTampaAssociate Degree in NursingRN96.1%
Jersey CollegeJacksonvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN91.6%
Jersey CollegeSunriseAssociate Degree in NursingRN92.3%
Jersey CollegeLargoAssociate Degree in NursingRN89.5%
Jersey CollegeBrooksvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
Jersey CollegeNaplesAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
Jersey CollegeTampaCertificatePN97.8%
Jersey CollegeJacksonvilleCertificatePN100%
Jersey College - Sunrise - PNSunriseCertificatePN100%
Jetmapp School of NursingSunriseCertificatePN33.3%
Jetmapp School of Nursing - ADNSunriseADNRN58.3%
Justee CollegeFort PierceAssociate Degree in NursingRN27.8%
Justee CollegeFort PierceCertificatePN25%
K&e Medical Training Center - Fort Myers - PNFort MyersCertificatePN
Keiser UniversityClearwaterAssociate Degree in NursingRN86.5%
Keiser UniversityDaytona BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN84.9%
Keiser UniversityConditionalFort MyersAssociate Degree in NursingRN75.9%
Keiser UniversityFort MyersBachelor's Degree in NursingRN84.9%
Keiser University - Flagship CampusWest Palm BeachBachelor's Degree in NursingRN100%
Keiser University - Fort LauderdaleFort LauderdaleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,056$77,34570.6%
Keiser University - Lakeland CampusLakelandBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05686.7%
Keiser University - Naples CampusNaplesAssociate Degree in NursingRN75%
Keiser University - Naples CampusNaplesBachelor's Degree in NursingRN90%
Keiser University - New Port RicheyNew Port RicheyAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05680.7%
Keiser University - Orlando CampusOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05694.6%
Keiser University - Port Saint LuciePort Saint LucieAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05685.7%
Keiser University - Port St. Lucie CampusPort Saint LucieBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05690.6%
Keiser University - SarasotaSarasotaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05688.6%
Keiser University - Tallahassee CampusTallahasseeBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05694.4%
Keiser University - Tampa CampusTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05677.1%
Keiser University - West Palm Beach CampusWest Palm BeachBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05682%
Keiser University- Fort Lauderdale-ADNFort LauderdaleAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,056$67,36888.5%
Keiser University- Jacksonville-ADNJacksonvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05689.1%
Keiser University- Melbourne CampusMelbourneBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05690%
Keiser University- Melbourne Campus-ADNMelbourneAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05691.7%
Keiser University- Miami CampusMiamiBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05675%
Keiser University- Miami-ADNConditionalMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05664.5%
Keiser University- TampaTampaAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05675.6%
Keiser University- Wpb-ADNWest Palm BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN73.3%
Keiser University-ADNOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN79.2%
Keiser University-LakelandLakelandAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05673.6%
Keiser University-Pembroke Pines CampusConditionalPembroke PinesBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$25,05669.2%
Keiser University-Sarasota Campus-ADNConditionalSarasotaAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05667.7%
Keiser University-Tallahassee-ADNTallahasseeAssociate Degree in NursingRN$25,05681.5%
Lake Technical CollegeEustisCertificatePN$5,952program year$43,03973.2%
Lake-Sumter State CollegeLeesburgAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,292$59,92082.1%
Lamont Total Healthcare DBA Lamont Technical AcademyWinter HavenCertificatePN
Larkin School Of Nursing, LLCConditionalSouth MiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN65.9%
Lincoln Memorial UniversityBrandonAssociate Degree in NursingRN85.7%
Lincoln Memorial UniversityBrandonBachelor's Degree in NursingRN100%
Lindsey Hopkins Technical CollegeMiamiCertificatePN$3,280program year100%
Lively Technical CollegeTallahasseeCertificatePN$5,856program year$38,71287.5%
Lively Technical College - DplTallahasseeDiplomaRN
Lorenzo Walker Technical CollegeNaplesCertificatePN$5,465program year$42,72181.8%
Lorenzo Walker Technical CollegeNaplesDiplomaRN$5,465program year
Lorenzo Walker Technical College - Adult Program - PNNaplesCertificatePN$5,465program year$42,721
Lorenzo Walker Technical College - Dual Enrollment Program - PNNaplesCertificatePN
Manatee Technical CollegeBradentonCertificatePN$1,500program year$47,10272.3%
Margate Medical Training CenterConditionalMargateCertificatePN66.7%
Marion Technical CollegeOcalaCertificatePN$6,161program year$42,43692.5%
Marion Technical College RN ProgramOcalaDiplomaRN$6,161program year
Marlene Training CenterOakland ParkCertificatePN
Mcfatter Technical CollegeDavieCertificatePN75%
Med CollegeMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$22,72577.8%
Med-Life Institute - KissimmeeKissimmeePN0%
Medical Institute of Palm Beach, INCConditionalGreenacresCertificatePN$25,000program year57.6%
Medworld AcademyWest Palm BeachRN0%
Merakii College of HealthLakelandAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Merakii College of HealthLakelandBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Merakii College of HealthLakelandCertificatePN
Meridian West Central CollegeConditionalSarasotaAssociate Degree in NursingRN9.5%
Meridian West Central CollegeSarasotaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Meridian West Central College - PNSarasotaCertificatePN0%
Miami Dade College- School of Nursing-ADNConditionalMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,838$64,60874.9%
Miami Dade College, Benjamin Leon School of NursingConditionalMiamiCertificatePN65.2%
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical CollegeMiami LakesCertificatePN$2,655program year84.8%
Miami Regional UniversityMiami SpringsAssociate Degree in NursingRN$36,366program year$58,43793.5%
Miami Regional UniversityMiami SpringsBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$36,366program year90.5%
Miami Regional University - MSN Direct EntryMiami SpringsDirect Entry Master’sRN93.4%
Mount Zion School of Health, Inc.GreenacresCertificatePN
Myrielle College of NursingPalm SpringsCertificatePN15.4%
Naples Nursing Academy, LLCConditionalNaplesCertificatePN42.1%
New Professions Technical InstituteConditionalMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$39,147program year69.4%
North Broward Technical Center, INCDeerfield BeachPN0%
North Florida CollegeMadisonAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,054$67,26387.5%
North Florida CollegeMadisonCertificatePN$3,054100%
North Florida Technical CollegeStarkeCertificatePN$7,774program year$44,94092.5%
North Palm College of NursingAltamonte SpringsAssociate Degree in NursingRN0%
North Palm College of Nursing - PNAltamonte SpringsCertificatePN
Northbridge University - ADN - OrlandoOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Northbridge University - ADN - TampaTampaAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Northbridge University - BSN - KissimmeeKissimmeeBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Northbridge University - BSN - OrlandoOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Northbridge University - BSN - TampaTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Northbridge University - Hialeah - ADNHialeahAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Northbridge University - Hialeah - BSNHialeahBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Northbridge University - Hialeah - PNHialeahCertificatePN
Northbridge University - Kissimmee - ADNKissimmeeAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Northbridge University - Kissimmee - PNKissimmeeCertificatePN
Northbridge University - PN - TampaTampaCertificatePN
Northwest Florida State College-ADNNicevilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,583$71,73790.2%
Nova Southeastern UniversityMiamiBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$38,700$77,22476%
Nova Southeastern University - BSNFort LauderdaleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$38,700$77,22478.3%
Nova Southeastern University - BSNFort MyersBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$38,700$77,22480.8%
Nova Southeastern University, Inc. - Ft. Lauderdale - BSNFort LauderdaleBSNRN75%
Nova Southeastern University, Inc. - Ft. Myers - MSNFort MyersDirect Entry Master’sRN
Nova Southeastern University, Inc. - Miami - MSNMiamiDirect Entry Master’sRN
Nri Institute of Health SciencesWellingtonAssociate Degree in NursingRN64.3%
Nri Institute of Health Sciences - ADNRoyal Palm BeachADNRN25%
Nri Institute of Health Sciences - Wellington - ADNWellingtonAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Nursing Bridges Institute - ADNPensacolaADNRN6.7%
Nursing Network Christian School - ADNLauderhillADNRN50%
Nuvelle PN ProgramCoral SpringsCertificatePN
Okaloosa Technical CollegeFt Walton BeachCertificatePN$4,779program year$40,89597%
Okaloosa Technical College RN ProgramFort Walton BeachDiplomaRN$4,779program year
Orange Technical College - Orlando CampusOrlandoCertificatePN75.4%
Orlando School of Nursing, LLCLake MaryPN100%
Osceola Technical CollegeKissimmeeCertificatePN$6,889program year$33,53084.4%
Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$40,650$70,58678.6%
Palm Beach Atlantic University - BSNWest Palm BeachBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$40,650$70,58696.2%
Palm Beach Career CollegeFort PierceAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Palm Beach Career CollegeFort PierceBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Palm Beach Career CollegeFort PierceCertificatePN
Palm Beach State College-ADNBelle GladeAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,050$67,495100%
Palm Beach State College-ADNLake WorthAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,050$67,49583.3%
Palm Beach State College-LPNLake WorthCertificatePN$3,050$44,422100%
Palmetto Medical InstituteMiamiCertificatePN
Pasco-Hernando State CollegeNew Port RicheyAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,155$67,06995.9%
Pasco-Hernando State CollegeNew Port RicheyCertificatePN$3,155100%
Pensacola Christian College - BsPensacolaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN94.3%
Pensacola State CollegePensacolaAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,361$65,09571.6%
Pensacola State CollegePensacolaCertificatePN$2,36168%
Piberry Institute INCHomesteadPN100%
Pinellas Technical College - ClearwaterClearwaterCertificatePN$5,671program year$37,86793.8%
Pinellas Technical College - St. PetersburgSt. PetersburgCertificatePN$5,671program year$47,30674.6%
Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Campus RN ProgramClearwaterDiplomaRN$5,671program year
Pitc Institute - Tampa - PNTampaCertificatePN
Polk State College-ADNWinter HavenAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,694$69,15897.4%
Premiere International CollegeFt MyersAssociate Degree in NursingRN$22,14074.1%
Premiere International CollegeFt MyersBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$22,140
Premiere International CollegeFort MyersCertificatePN$22,140100%
Quest Nursing Education CenterTampaPN0%
Quest Nursing Education CenterConditionalTampaAssociate Degree in NursingRN60%
Quest Nursing Education CenterTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN80%
Radford M. Locklin Technical CollegeMiltonCertificatePN$4,889program year100%
Rasmussen University - ADN - Ft MyersFort MyersAssociate Degree in NursingRN$15,31478.6%
Rasmussen University - ADN - OcalaOcalaAssociate Degree in NursingRN77.1%
Rasmussen University - ADN - OdessaOdessaAssociate Degree in NursingRN76.5%
Rasmussen University - ADN - Tampa/BrandonBrandonAssociate Degree in NursingRN$15,31482.1%
Rasmussen University - BSN - Fort MyersFort MyersBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$15,31490.9%
Rasmussen University - BSN - OcalaOcalaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN90%
Rasmussen University - BSN - OdessaOdessaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN90.7%
Rasmussen University - BSN - Tampa/BrandonBrandonBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$15,31485.4%
Rasmussen University - PN - Ft MyersFt MyersCertificatePN$15,314100%
Rasmussen University - PN - OcalaOcalaCertificatePN87.2%
Rasmussen University - PN - OdessaOdessaCertificatePN93.9%
Rasmussen University - PN - Tampa/BrandonBrandonCertificatePN$15,31489.7%
Renaissance Career InstituteMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN71.4%
Renaissance Career InstituteMiamiCertificatePN
Renaissance Health Institute - ADNWest Palm BeachADNRN33.3%
Renaissance Health Institute - PNWest Palm BeachPNPN66.7%
Ridge Technical CollegeConditionalWinter HavenCertificatePN$3,930$36,55665%
Riggs College of Allied HealthConditionalLongwoodAssociate Degree in NursingRN68.8%
Riggs College of Allied HealthLongwoodCertificatePN
RIVEROAK Technical CollegeLive OakCertificatePN$4,942program year$42,40896.8%
RiverOak Technical College RN ProgramLive OakDiplomaRN$4,942program year
ROBERT MORGAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER and TECHNICAL COLLEGEMiamiCertificatePN$5,525program year$42,53171.7%
Royal Advanced InstituteMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Royal Lake College LLCLake WorthCertificatePN
Ruby's Academy for Health Occupations - PNLauderhillPNPN46.7%
Saber CollegeMiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN$48,046program year$25,87181.5%
Saint Leo UniversitySaint LeoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$30,000100%
Saint Leo University - MSNSt. LeoDirect Entry Master’sRN$30,000
Santa Fe CollegeGainesvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,563$68,61180.2%
Santa Fe CollegeGainesvilleCertificatePN$2,563100%
Seed-Time Academy and School for Higher LearningLauderhillPN0%
Seminole State College of FloridaAltamonte SpringsAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,122$70,05294.7%
Sharron Nursing AcademyJacksonvilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Sharron Nursing AcademyJacksonvilleCertificatePN
Sheridan Technical CollegeHollywoodCertificatePN$3,855program year$39,15679%
Sheridan Technical High SchoolHollywoodCertificatePN100%
Smtl School of Faith & Nursing, LLCOcoeeAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Smtl School of Faith & Nursing, LLCOcoeeCertificatePN87.5%
South CollegeOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN38.6%
South CollegeOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN47.4%
South CollegeOrlandoCertificatePN88.9%
South Dade Technical College - PNHomesteadPNPN100%
South Florida College of NursingDoralAssociate Degree in NursingRN80.4%
South Florida College of NursingDoralAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
South Florida Health Care Institute, LLCBoca RatonCertificatePN100%
South Florida State CollegeConditionalAvon ParkAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,165$65,69169%
South Florida State CollegeAvon ParkCertificatePN$3,165100%
South UniversityRoyal Palm BeachBachelor's Degree in NursingRN96.9%
South UniversityOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN100%
South University- Tampa- BSNTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$18,145$77,63591.7%
Southeastern CollegeConditionalBoynton BeachAssociate Degree in NursingRN47.6%
Southeastern CollegeBoynton BeachCertificatePN62.9%
Southeastern College- Miami LakesMiami LakesAssociate Degree in NursingRN$24,48080%
Southeastern College- Miami LakesMiami LakesCertificatePN$24,48095.2%
Southeastern UniversityLakelandBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$32,950$70,61293.5%
Southeastern University (Seu)LakelandAssociate Degree in NursingRN75%
Sovereign School of NursingNorth MiamiCertificatePN100%
Sovereign School of Nursing - ADNNorth MiamiADNRN44.4%
Sovereign School of Nursing - ADNNorth MiamiAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Sovereign School of Nursing - BSNNorth MiamiBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
St. Johns River State CollegePalatkaAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,591$64,82981.5%
St. Johns River State CollegePalatkaCertificatePN$2,59188.9%
St. Petersburg CollegeSaint PetersburgAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,682$67,22087.7%
St. Thomas UniversityMiami GardensBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$34,770$70,80583.3%
St. Thomas University - Miami Gardens - Accelerated BSNMiami GardensBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Starlen College of NursingLauderhillAssociate Degree in NursingRN66.7%
Starlen College of NursingLauderhillBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
State College of FloridaBradentonAssociate Degree in NursingRN92.7%
Suncoast Technical CollegeSarasotaCertificatePN$6,669program year$40,36483.1%
Suncoast Technical CollegeSarasotaCertificatePN$6,669program year$40,36457.1%
Suncoast Technical CollegeSarasotaDiplomaRN$6,669program year
Sunlight Healthcare AcademyLongwoodAssociate Degree in NursingRN100%
Sunlight Healthcare AcademyLongwoodCertificatePN100%
Sunrise School of NursingPlantationAssociate Degree in NursingRN75.5%
Sunrise School of NursingPlantationCertificatePN
Tallahassee State CollegeConditionalTallahasseeAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,026$57,11969.9%
Tallahassee State College - PNTallahasseeCertificatePN$2,026
Tampa Medical CollegeTampaAssociate Degree in NursingRN60%
Tampa Medical CollegeTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Tampa Medical CollegeTampaCertificatePN0%
Taylor CollegeOcalaAssociate Degree in NursingRN$14,580$65,49993.4%
Taylor CollegeOcalaCertificatePN$14,58090.9%
Techni-Pro Institute - Boca Raton - ADNBoca RatonADNRN25%
Techni-Pro Institute - Boca Raton - PNBoca RatonPNPN0%
Tequesta Health College, Inc.WestonAssociate Degree in NursingRN
The Baptist University of Florida - Graceville - ADNGracevilleAssociate Degree in NursingRN
The Baptist University of Florida RN ProgramGracevilleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
The College of the Florida KeysKey WestAssociate Degree in NursingRN$3,276$63,81382.4%
The Nursing AcademyHallandale BeachCertificatePN
Ti InstituteOrlandoCertificatePN
Tom P. Haney Technical CollegePanama CityCertificatePN$4,685program year$38,22991.2%
Touze Health InstituteMiramarCertificatePN100%
Traviss Technical CollegeLakelandCertificatePN$760program year$41,23571.4%
Treasure Coast Technical CollegeVero BeachCertificatePN$6,803program year$33,863100%
Trinity Global CollegeOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Trinity Global CollegeOrlandoCertificatePN55%
Trinity School of NursingPlantationAssociate Degree in NursingRN
Trinity School of NursingPlantationCertificatePN0%
Truth Health AcademySunriseCertificatePN
Universal Training CenterWilton ManorsCertificatePN12.5%
University of Central Florida - BSNOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$6,368$73,76594.6%
University of Florida - BSNGainesvilleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$6,381$73,71193.1%
University of Miami - BSNCoral GablesBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$62,616$75,03696.6%
University of North Florida - BSNJacksonvilleBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$6,389$76,50888.8%
University of South Florida, College of NursingTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$6,410$72,87994.2%
University of TampaTampaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$34,408$71,47897.6%
University of West FloridaPensacolaBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$6,360$73,78794.2%
Utica University - MiramarMiramarRN0%
Utica University - MSN Direct EntrySaint PetersburgDirect Entry Master’sRN100%
Utica University - St PetersburgSaint PetersburgBachelor's Degree in NursingRN75%
Utica University - St PetersburgSaint PetersburgBachelor's Degree in NursingRN100%
Valencia College - ADNOrlandoAssociate Degree in NursingRN$2,664$70,42289.6%
Valere Health InstituteLauderhillCertificatePN
Veritas Nursing AcademyTampaCertificatePN
Victory College of NursingOakland ParkBachelor's Degree in NursingRN
Victory College of NursingOakland ParkCertificatePN
Victory College of Nursing - ADNFort LauderdaleADNRN0%
Webber International UniversityBabson ParkBachelor's Degree in NursingRN$33,770100%
West Coast UniversityDoralAssociate Degree in NursingRN84.9%
West Coast UniversityDoralBachelor's Degree in NursingRN84.7%
West Coast University - Miami - MSNMiamiDirect Entry Master’sRN$23,317
Western Governors UniversityConditionalOrlandoBachelor's Degree in NursingRN66.7%
William H Turner Technical Arts High SchoolMiamiCertificatePN90%
Withlacoochee Technical CollegeInvernessCertificatePN$3,270program year$43,13294.1%
Withlacoochee Technical College - DplInvernessRN
Yolle Institute - PNHaines CityCertificatePN

Whichever school you choose, the NCLEX is the finish line

The pass rates above are made by students, not buildings. Students who do well start NCLEX-style practice in their first semester — studying for class exams and the boards at the same time. NurseSavvy turns your own course materials into matched NCLEX practice questions from day one — free to try, then $19/mo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing school in Florida by NCLEX pass rate?

27 RN programs in Florida tied for the highest 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate at 100%, including Bethune-Cookman University - BSN in Daytona Beach — see the full ranked list above, among programs with a published 2025 rate on the state board's list.

How many nursing schools are in Florida?

Florida has 425 schools offering 556 board-approved nursing programs: 350 RN-track (ADN/BSN and similar) and 206 PN/LPN-track programs, per the state board of nursing's current approved-program list.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Florida?

Across Florida RN programs with a published 2025 rate, the average first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 74.7% — 11.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.

How much does nursing school cost in Florida?

Across Florida nursing schools we could match to U.S. Department of Education data, median published in-state tuition and fees run $3,054 a year at public schools (43 schools) and $25,056 at private nonprofits (41 schools). That is the whole institution's sticker price per year, before aid — an ADN takes about two years and a BSN four, and most students pay less than sticker. Per-school figures are in the table above.

What do nursing graduates in Florida earn?

Federal earnings data tracks graduates of each specific nursing program. In Florida, median earnings one year after finishing are $64,829 for ADN graduates (55 programs) and $77,224 for BSN graduates (51 programs). These are medians of program-level medians and the federal figures lag by a few years, so treat them as a floor for comparison between schools rather than a salary prediction.

What does a first-time NCLEX pass rate tell me about a school?

It is the share of a program’s graduates who passed the NCLEX on their first attempt — the single most comparable public outcome number nursing programs report. Boards of nursing track it for program approval, and consistently low rates can put a program on conditional status. Compare it alongside cost, location, and program length, not in isolation.

About this data

Program list and 2025 first-time NCLEX pass rates are taken directly from the Florida board of nursing's published approved-program materials. “—” means the board did not publish a 2025 rate for that program (new programs, small cohorts, or PN lists without rate tables). Pass rates refresh annually; this page is rebuilt from the board lists when they update.

Tuition, admission rates, graduate earnings and debt come from the U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts, June 10 2026 data release), matched by school name and city to 170 of 425 Florida schools. Schools the federal data does not cover — hospital-based programs and schools outside federal student-aid reporting — show “—” rather than an estimate. Tuition and admission rates describe the whole institution; earnings and debt are specific to its nursing programs, by credential, and lag the current graduating class by several years.

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