2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Florida
76
Colleges in Florida
18,856
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Ranked #3 in popularity,
registered nursing is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 76 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 18,856 degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School
Your choice of registered nursing school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Registered Nursing School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Registered Nursing Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Florida
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the registered nursing degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
11 Top Florida Schools in Registered Nursing
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In FL
1,075
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #176 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.
There were about 1075 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
29th
Most Popular In FL
249
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Miami if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were about 249 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Miami
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
33rd
Most Popular In FL
200
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of Florida if you wish to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were about 200 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Florida
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In FL
327
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Miami Regional University if you want to pursue a degree in registered nursing. Located in the suburb of Miami Springs, Miami Regional University is a private for-profit university with a small student population.
There were roughly 327 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Miami Regional University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Miami Regional University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
1,443
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the city of Ocala. A Best Colleges rank of #303 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rasmussen University - Florida is a great university overall.
There were about 1443 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Rasmussen University - Florida in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Rasmussen University - Florida
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
20th
Most Popular In FL
322
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
FIU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Miami. A Best Colleges rank of #183 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FIU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 322 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Florida International University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In FL
726
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa. A Best Colleges rank of #229 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.
There were roughly 726 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In FL
440
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. A Best Colleges rank of #310 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NUS Florida is a great university overall.
There were about 440 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at NUS Florida in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In FL
409
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
BC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. This college ranks 16th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.
There were about 409 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from Broward College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In FL
859
Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
UCF is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Orlando. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.
There were roughly 859 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Central Florida