U.S. median for this major: $85,212.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 32% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $18,424. College Scorecard.
Nursing at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Nursing graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Dade Collegemostly 2-year | $106,415 | $12,500 | $5,463 | 46% |
| 2 | South Florida State Collegemostly 2-year | $102,066 | — | $3,877 | 48% |
| 3 | Indian River State Collegemostly 2-year | $99,714 | $19,000 | $3,815 | 45% |
| 4 | Florida International University | $98,635 | $18,895 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 5 | Gulf Coast State Collegemostly 2-year | $95,757 | — | $4,709 | 43% |
| 6 | Polk State Collegemostly 2-year | $94,269 | $22,416 | $9,427 | 35% |
| 7 | Barry University | $93,608 | $31,000 | $22,613 | 38% |
| 8 | Florida Southern College | $93,335 | $27,000 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 9 | College of Central Floridamostly 2-year | $93,193 | $30,230 | $12,088 | 44% |
| 10 | Pasco-Hernando State Collegemostly 2-year | $92,673 | $22,097 | $5,203 | 41% |
| 11 | University of Miami | $92,555 | $23,750 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 12 | Florida Atlantic University | $91,953 | $21,070 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 13 | St Petersburg Collegemostly 2-year | $91,608 | $23,261 | $1,471 | 38% |
| 14 | Daytona State Collegemostly 2-year | $91,166 | $17,051 | $7,177 | 43% |
| 15 | Herzing University-Orlandobachelor's & associate | $91,010 | $43,985 | $19,850 | 37% |
| 16 | Herzing University-Tampabachelor's & associate | $91,010 | $43,985 | $20,421 | — |
| 17 | Florida State College at Jacksonvillemostly 2-year | $90,705 | $18,855 | $4,128 | 37% |
| 18 | Florida SouthWestern State Collegemostly 2-year | $89,818 | $14,926 | $7,247 | 39% |
| 19 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdalebachelor's & associate | $89,773 | $40,000 | $30,498 | 61% |
| 20 | Santa Fe Collegemostly 2-year | $89,675 | $20,572 | $11,098 | 53% |
| 21 | University of West Florida | $89,346 | $21,740 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 22 | The University of Tampa | $89,223 | $27,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 23 | Jacksonville University | $89,191 | $28,000 | $25,180 | 51% |
| 24 | Florida Gateway Collegemostly 2-year | $88,907 | $11,375 | $5,364 | 54% |
| 25 | Nova Southeastern University | $88,004 | $31,000 | $30,371 | 63% |
| 26 | AdventHealth University | $87,330 | $33,416 | $30,135 | 39% |
| 27 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $86,452 | $19,500 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 28 | Palm Beach State Collegemostly 2-year | $85,210 | $16,829 | $9,182 | 41% |
| 29 | Northwest Florida State Collegemostly 2-year | $84,993 | $10,500 | $4,571 | 39% |
| 30 | Chipola Collegemostly 2-year | $84,824 | — | $1,133 | 53% |
| 31 | University of South Florida | $84,694 | $22,452 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 32 | State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasotamostly 2-year | $84,646 | $26,360 | $22,356 | 38% |
| 33 | University of Central Florida | $83,737 | $21,000 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 34 | Pensacola State Collegemostly 2-year | $83,371 | $10,617 | $3,957 | 36% |
| 35 | Saint Johns River State Collegemostly 2-year | $80,690 | $16,729 | $6,135 | 49% |
| 36 | University of Florida | $79,839 | $19,934 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 37 | University of North Florida | $79,454 | $18,750 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 38 | Florida State University | $78,811 | $22,030 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 39 | Bethune-Cookman University | $76,641 | — | $12,030 | 31% |
| 40 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | $76,008 | $25,348 | $28,354 | 55% |
| 41 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $73,658 | $23,750 | $13,739 | 53% |
| 42 | Southeastern University | $61,909 | $26,763 | $31,942 | 43% |
13 more Florida colleges offer Nursing but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Nursing graduates
Registered nurse
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at College of Central Florida, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About College of Central Florida
- Acceptance rate: — · admissions
- Graduation rate: 44% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $38,203
- Full cost breakdown · all 4 majors · overview
College of Central Florida Nursing questions
How much do College of Central Florida Nursing graduates earn?
Nursing graduates of College of Central Florida earn a median $93,193 four years after graduating and $78,006 one year after. The U.S. median for Nursing graduates across 858 colleges is $85,212.
How much debt do College of Central Florida Nursing graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Nursing graduates of College of Central Florida is $30,230, about 32% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Where does College of Central Florida rank for Nursing in Florida?
Of 42 Florida colleges reporting Nursing graduate earnings, College of Central Florida ranks 9th. The highest is Miami Dade College at $106,415.
What jobs do Nursing graduates get?
A common career is registered nurse, with a median wage of $79,230 in the Ocala, FL area and $97,550 nationally. Others include medical and health services managers.
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