Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Florida: 68 Colleges and Schools
68 Florida schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,884 students: 49 public, 1 private nonprofit, 18 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
68
Schools in Florida
1,884
Graduates in 2024
49
Public colleges
18
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Florida · CIP 51.3901
68 schools in Florida graduated 1,884 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 49 public, 1 private nonprofit, 18 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (68).
The largest program is Rasmussen University-Florida in Ocala with 116 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 68 Florida schools
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Public · 72%
1
Private nonprofit · 1%
18
Private for-profit · 26%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Florida
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasmussen University-Florida | Ocala | 116 |
| 2 | Suncoast Technical College | Sarasota | 83 |
| 3 | Medical Institute of Palm Beach | Greenacres | 72 |
| 4 | First Coast Technical College | Saint Augustine | 62 |
| 5 | Atlantic Technical College | Coconut Creek | 61 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
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68 of 68 schools listed · 56 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami · 4 schools | ||||
| Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College | Public | certificate | 39 | Website ↗ |
| HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing | Private for-profit | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Miami Dade College | Public | certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Lindsey Hopkins Technical College | Public | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Myers · 2 schools | ||||
| Fort Myers Technical College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Premiere International College | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 2 schools | ||||
| Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville | Private for-profit | certificate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Santa Fe College | Public | certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville · 2 schools | ||||
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Public | certificate | 44 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville University | Private nonprofit | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Miami Lakes · 2 schools | ||||
| Antigua College International | Private for-profit | certificate | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Ocala · 2 schools | ||||
| Rasmussen University-Florida | Private for-profit | certificate | 116 | Website ↗ |
| Marion Technical College | Public | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Orlando · 2 schools | ||||
| Gwinnett Institute | Private for-profit | certificate | 50 | Website ↗ |
| Orange Technical College | Public | certificate | 42 | Website ↗ |
| Panama City · 2 schools | ||||
| Gulf Coast State College | Public | certificate | 34 | Website ↗ |
| Tom P. Haney Technical College | Public | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Pensacola · 2 schools | ||||
| Pensacola State College | Public | certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Fortis Institute-Pensacola | Private for-profit | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Petersburg · 2 schools | ||||
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | Public | certificate | 42 | Website ↗ |
| Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay | Private for-profit | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Avon Park · 1 school | ||||
| South Florida State College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Bradenton · 1 school | ||||
| Manatee Technical College | Public | certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Cape Coral · 1 school | ||||
| Cape Coral Technical College | Public | certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Chipley · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Panhandle Technical College | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Clearwater · 1 school | ||||
| Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater | Public | certificate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Coconut Creek · 1 school | ||||
| Atlantic Technical College | Public | certificate | 61 | Website ↗ |
| Cutler Bay · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College-Cutler Bay | Private for-profit | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Davie · 1 school | ||||
| William T McFatter Technical College | Public | certificate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Daytona Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Daytona State College | Public | certificate | 9 | Website ↗ |
| DeFuniak Springs · 1 school | ||||
| Emerald Coast Technical College | Public | certificate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| Eustis · 1 school | ||||
| Lake Technical College | Public | certificate | 60 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Pierce · 1 school | ||||
| Indian River State College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Walton Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Okaloosa Technical College | Public | certificate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Ft Laurderdale · 1 school | ||||
| Chancellor Institute | Private for-profit | certificate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Greenacres · 1 school | ||||
| Medical Institute of Palm Beach | Private for-profit | certificate | 72 | Website ↗ |
| Hollywood · 1 school | ||||
| Sheridan Technical College | Public | certificate | 56 | Website ↗ |
| Immokalee · 1 school | ||||
| Immokalee Technical College | Public | certificate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Inverness · 1 school | ||||
| Withlacoochee Technical College | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Kissimmee · 1 school | ||||
| Osceola Technical College | Public | certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Lake City · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Gateway College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Lake Worth · 1 school | ||||
| Palm Beach State College | Public | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Lakeland · 1 school | ||||
| Traviss Technical College | Public | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Live Oak · 1 school | ||||
| Riveroak Technical College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Madison · 1 school | ||||
| North Florida College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Marianna · 1 school | ||||
| Chipola College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Melbourne · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Florida State College | Public | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Milton · 1 school | ||||
| Radford M Locklin Technical College | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Miramar · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Academy of Nursing | Private for-profit | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Naples · 1 school | ||||
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Public | certificate | 47 | Website ↗ |
| New Port Richey · 1 school | ||||
| Pasco-Hernando State College | Public | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| Orange Park · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis College-Orange Park | Private for-profit | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Ormond Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Daytona College | Private for-profit | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Palatka · 1 school | ||||
| Saint Johns River State College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Perry · 1 school | ||||
| Big Bend Technical College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Pompano Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Hope College of Arts and Sciences | Private for-profit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Port Charlotte · 1 school | ||||
| Charlotte Technical College | Public | certificate | 41 | Website ↗ |
| Port Saint Lucie · 1 school | ||||
| Fortis Institute-Port Saint Lucie | Private for-profit | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Saint Augustine · 1 school | ||||
| First Coast Technical College | Public | certificate | 62 | Website ↗ |
| Sarasota · 1 school | ||||
| Suncoast Technical College | Public | certificate | 83 | Website ↗ |
| Spring Hill · 1 school | ||||
| ATA Career Education | Private for-profit | certificate | 52 | Website ↗ |
| Starke · 1 school | ||||
| North Florida Technical College | Public | certificate | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Tallahassee · 1 school | ||||
| Lively Technical College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Tampa · 1 school | ||||
| Erwin Technical College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Vero Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Treasure Coast Technical College | Public | certificate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| West Palm Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Southeastern College-West Palm Beach | Private for-profit | certificate | 35 | Website ↗ |
| Winter Haven · 1 school | ||||
| Ridge Technical College | Public | certificate | 40 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 68 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 68 | 1,884 | this page |
| Georgia | 22 | 702 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Alabama | 21 | 1,655 | Programs in Alabama → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Florida
- How many LPN programs are in Florida?
- 68 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,884 students.
- Which Florida program is the largest?
- Rasmussen University-Florida in Ocala, with 116 graduates in 2024, followed by Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota (83).
- Are Florida programs mostly public?
- Yes: 49 public, 1 private nonprofit, 18 private for-profit of the 68 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Florida?
- Typical LPN pay in Florida is $61,770 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.