by our College Data Analytics TeamNursing is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their nursing programs.
College Factual analyzed 99 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best nursing schools.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 school for nursing. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 333 nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $90,433. Students borrow a median of $19,934 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at University Of Florida
A rank of #2 makes University Of Miami one of the top schools for nursing. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 435 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from University Of Miami earn around $116,541 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. More information about a degree in nursing from University Of Miami
Students looking for a strong nursing program will find one at Valencia College, which ranked #3. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. There were roughly 446 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $82,087. Students borrow a median of $19,954 to complete this degree. See the full nursing program report for Valencia College
Broward College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in nursing, landing the #4 spot this year. Broward College is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Broward College awarded about 437 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $76,063. Typical student debt for the program is $16,364. See the full nursing program report for Broward College
Students looking for a strong nursing program will find one at Florida International University, which ranked #5. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 446 nursing degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Florida International University earn around $96,525 in the first couple years of their career. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $18,895 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Florida International University
University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best nursing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 673 nursing degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Nursing graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $105,610 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,452. See the full nursing program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus
University Of North Florida landed the #7 spot for nursing this year. This large public university is located in the city of Jacksonville. University Of North Florida graduates 65% of students within six years. University Of North Florida awarded about 369 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of University Of North Florida earn a median of $116,277 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for University Of North Florida
Miami Dade College placed #8 among the best nursing schools. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. Miami Dade College awarded about 883 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Miami Dade College earn around $77,383 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,220. Read more about the nursing program at Miami Dade College
Florida State University placed #9 among the best nursing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 233 nursing degrees were awarded at Florida State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $127,776. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $19,546 in student loans. Read more about the nursing program at Florida State University
Florida Atlantic University landed the #10 spot for nursing this year. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 453 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $96,397 in the first couple years of their career. Florida Atlantic University graduates carry a median of $21,070 in student loans. More information about a degree in nursing from Florida Atlantic University
University Of Central Florida ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Florida awarded about 873 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $88,414. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for University Of Central Florida
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #12 spot for nursing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Sanford. About 301 nursing degrees were awarded at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $79,623 in their early career. Seminole State College Of Florida graduates carry a median of $21,233 in student loans. Get the full nursing details for Seminole State College Of Florida
Polk State College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State College is a large public institution. There were roughly 202 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Polk State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Polk State College generally make around $75,081. Students borrow a median of $18,938 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing program at Polk State College
Palm Beach State College placed #14 among the best nursing schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lake Worth. There were roughly 348 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from Palm Beach State College generally make around $73,034. Typical student debt for the program is $15,833. More information about a degree in nursing from Palm Beach State College
Daytona State College placed #15 among the best nursing schools. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a large public university. Daytona State College awarded about 325 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from Daytona State College earn around $72,086 in the first couple years of their career. Daytona State College graduates carry a median of $15,651 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Daytona State College
University Of Florida Online earned the #16 position for nursing this year. University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida Online graduates 75% of students within six years. University Of Florida Online awarded about 65 nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $73,711 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,934. See the full nursing program report for University Of Florida Online
State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota came in at #17 for nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Bradenton, State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota is a large public university. There were roughly 272 nursing students who graduated with this degree at State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, nursing degree recipients from State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota generally make around $76,214. Typical student debt for the program is $22,291. More information about a degree in nursing from State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #18 spot for nursing this year. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 1,154 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn a median of $89,513 early in their careers. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates carry a median of $35,750 in student loans. See the full nursing program report for Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
Indian River State College placed #19 among the best nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public university. About 223 nursing degrees were awarded at Indian River State College in the most recent year. Nursing graduates of Indian River State College earn a median of $71,280 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,250. Get the full nursing details for Indian River State College
The University Of West Florida placed #20 among the best nursing schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Pensacola. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 442 nursing students who graduated with this degree at The University Of West Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing degree from The University Of West Florida earn around $88,607 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,740. See the full nursing program report for The University Of West Florida
St Petersburg College placed #21 among the best nursing schools. This very large public university is located in the city of St. Petersburg. There were roughly 396 nursing students who graduated with this degree at St Petersburg College in the most recent data year. Nursing graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $74,004 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,681. More information about a degree in nursing from St Petersburg College
Hillsborough Community College earned the #22 position for nursing this year. Located in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 270 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $64,429 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,063 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Hillsborough Community College
Florida State College At Jacksonville came in at #23 for nursing this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. There were roughly 413 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $69,731 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,278. Get the full nursing details for Florida State College At Jacksonville
Santa Fe College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best nursing schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Gainesville. About 206 nursing degrees were awarded at Santa Fe College in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing program make about $74,427 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,799 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing details for Santa Fe College
Galen Health Institutes Gainesville ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Gainesville, Galen Health Institutes Gainesville is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 54 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Galen Health Institutes Gainesville in the most recent data year. See the full nursing program report for Galen Health Institutes Gainesville
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s nursing ranking:
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 99 schools evaluated.
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