2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Miami, Florida

By RNCareers.org Staff

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Miami, Florida for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Miami.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Miami, the state of Florida, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Florida offers 81 nursing schools consisting of 27 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 39 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Miami there are 8 nursing schools with 2 private and 3 public schools in Miami to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Miami offer 11 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Accelerated BSN, Associate Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN, APRN Certificate and Post Master's NP Certificate.

To meet the diverse needs of Miami healthcare needs, nursing programs in Miami offer 6 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Miami have never been more flexible. Miami nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Florida including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Miami Nursing Schools

Compare Florida Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	4	4
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	60.40%	81.95%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	71.44% to 82.92%	77.80% to 88.47%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 4 ADN degree programs and 3 BSN degree programs in Miami. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Miami to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Barry University

11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL - 33161-6695
((80) 0) -756-6000

Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 15
National Rank BSN: 410
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 57.51%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Miami Regional University

700 S Royal Poinciana Blvd, Miami, FL - 33166
((30) 5) -442-9223

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 21
National Rank BSN: 512
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 72.10%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 35
National Rank ADN: 620
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 64.40%

Florida National University-Miami

11200 S. W. 8 Street, Miami, FL - 33199
((30) 5) -348-2000

Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Miami Dade Community College

300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL - 33132-2204
((30) 5) -237-8888

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 24
National Rank ADN: 504
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 81.90%

Florida has 48 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Miami does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Florida's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Avon Park, Belleview, Boca Raton, Bradenton, Cocoa, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Key West, Lake City, Lake Mary, Lake Worth, Lakeland, Largo, Leesburg, Marianna, Miami, Miramar, New Port Richey, Niceville, Ocala, Orlando, Palatka, Panama City, Pensacola, Port Saint Lucie, Royal Palm Beach, Saint Petersburg, Sanford, Tallahassee, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Virginia Beach, West Palm Beach, Winter Haven and Winter Park.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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