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Best Nursing Schools in Florida (2026)

Florida has 403 nursing programs across 86 cities. 212 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 90%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
6
Program types
90%
Avg NCLEX rate
212
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Top BSN Programs in Florida by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Florida by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Santa Fe College — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Gainesville, FL•$5,126
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Nursing Programs in Florida by Type

ADN
78 programs
Avg NCLEX: 87%
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BSN
77 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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ABSN
13 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
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RN to BSN
32 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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MSN
29 programs
Avg NCLEX: 97%
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DNP
49 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Florida

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Traviss Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$680
Flagler Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,074
Cape Coral Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,145
Tallahassee State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$2,026 in / $8,062 out
Tallahassee State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,026 in / $8,062 out
Tallahassee State College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,026 in / $8,062 out
American Medical Academy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,250
American Medical Academy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$2,250
American Medical Academy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,250
American Medical Academy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$2,250

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Florida?

There are 403 nursing programs in Florida, spanning 78 ADN, 77 BSN, 13 ABSN, 32 RN to BSN, 29 MSN, 49 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Florida?

Based on 212 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Florida is 90%. The highest rate is 100% at West Coast University-Miami.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Florida?

The most affordable option is Traviss Technical College (CERT) at $680.

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