Nurse Practitioner Programs in Florida: 23 Colleges and Schools
23 Florida schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,919 students: 9 public, 10 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
23
Schools in Florida
1,919
Graduates in 2024
9
Public colleges
4
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Florida · CIP 51.3805
23 schools in Florida graduated 1,919 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 9 public, 10 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit. Credentials offered: doctorate (19), master's (12), certificate (9).
The largest program is Miami Regional University in Miami Springs with 524 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 23 Florida schools
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Public · 39%
10
Private nonprofit · 43%
4
Private for-profit · 17%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Florida
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Regional University | Miami Springs | 524 |
| 2 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | 248 |
| 3 | University of Miami | Coral Gables | 168 |
| 4 | University of West Florida | Pensacola | 104 |
| 5 | Florida International University | Miami | 102 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Florida by city
Sponsored programs
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23 of 23 schools listed · 17 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa · 3 schools | ||||
| University of South Florida | Public | doctorate | 87 | Website ↗ |
| South University-Tampa | Private for-profit | master's, doctorate | 74 | Website ↗ |
| The University of Tampa | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Lauderdale · 2 schools | ||||
| Nova Southeastern University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 248 | Website ↗ |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville · 2 schools | ||||
| Jacksonville University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| University of North Florida | Public | certificate, doctorate | 63 | Website ↗ |
| Miami · 2 schools | ||||
| Florida International University | Public | master's, doctorate | 102 | Website ↗ |
| Barry University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 91 | Website ↗ |
| Orlando · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Central Florida | Public | certificate, doctorate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| AdventHealth University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Boca Raton · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Atlantic University | Public | doctorate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Coral Gables · 1 school | ||||
| University of Miami | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 168 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Myers · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Public | doctorate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Florida | Public | certificate, doctorate | 94 | Website ↗ |
| Hialeah · 1 school | ||||
| Florida National University-Main Campus | Private for-profit | certificate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Lakeland · 1 school | ||||
| Florida Southern College | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 33 | Website ↗ |
| Miami Gardens · 1 school | ||||
| St. Thomas University | Private nonprofit | doctorate | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Miami Springs · 1 school | ||||
| Miami Regional University | Private for-profit | master's, certificate | 524 | Website ↗ |
| Pensacola · 1 school | ||||
| University of West Florida | Public | master's | 104 | Website ↗ |
| Royal Palm Beach · 1 school | ||||
| South University-West Palm Beach | Private for-profit | master's | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Tallahassee · 1 school | ||||
| Florida State University | Public | doctorate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| West Palm Beach · 1 school | ||||
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 20 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 23 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | 1,919 | this page |
| Georgia | 15 | 958 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Alabama | 13 | 688 | Programs in Alabama → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Florida
- How many NP programs are in Florida?
- 23 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,919 students.
- Which Florida program is the largest?
- Miami Regional University in Miami Springs, with 524 graduates in 2024, followed by Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale (248).
- Are Florida programs mostly public?
- 9 public, 10 private nonprofit, 4 private for-profit of the 23 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Florida?
- Typical NP pay in Florida is $129,510 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.