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2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida

16 Ranked Colleges
3,750 Degrees Awarded
$23,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 934,088 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, health professions is the 2nd most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,506 and had an average of $32,284 in loans still to pay off.

Across Florida, there were 65,834 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,322 and $29,863 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 3,750 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $65,671 and $120,169 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in health professions. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent health professions programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the health professions program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Health Professions in Florida

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 768 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#2

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida. University of North Florida is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 144 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida doctor’s degree health professions students list, UNF has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 421 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USF Tampa Health Professions Report

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #4 spot on the list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 252 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Health Professions Report

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 151 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

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#6

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution located in Fort Myers, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 43 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FGCU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FGCU are $31,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 169 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this medium-sized public school awarded 142 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669.

Full Florida A&M University Health Professions Report

#9

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Palm Beach Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in West Palm Beach, Florida. It awarded 96 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

Palm Beach Atlantic did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Palm Beach Atlantic University are $11,036.

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#10

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 114 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Jacksonville University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. JU is located in Jacksonville, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our florida doctor’s degree health professions students list, JU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at JU are $14,742, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Barry University

Miami, Florida
#7 in overall quality

Barry University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking, coming in at #12. Barry University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 75 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Barry University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Barry University are $17,910.

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#13

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#4 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking. NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 990 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NUS Florida did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

South University, Tampa

Tampa, Florida
#16 in overall quality

South University, Tampa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking, coming in at #14. South University, Tampa is a small private for-profit school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida doctor’s degree health professions students list, South University, Tampa has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at South University, Tampa are $16,320.

Full South University, Tampa Health Professions Report

#14

AdventHealth University

Orlando, Florida
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, AdventHealth University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. AHU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 19 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at AHU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at AHU are $25,375, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 28 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida doctor’s degree health professions students list, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale are $28,362, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Health Professions at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida list. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 290 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our florida doctor’s degree health professions students list, U Miami has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#18 in overall quality

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Health Professions Schools for a Doctorate in Florida ranking, coming in at #18. Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine are $17,595.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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