Find the Right Nursing School in the U.S.

Compare nursing programs by state, school type, and degree level, from LPN/LVN certificates to doctoral programs, using public federal education data.

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RN median pay

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Nurse practitioner median pay

per year · BLS, May 2025

Nurse practitioner job growth

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Choose the path that matches your goals and timeline.

Shorter practical nursing programs and a quick start in the field.

Two-year associate degrees that lead to RN licensure.

Four-year bachelor’s degrees with broader career options.

Graduate study for advanced practice, leadership, and teaching.

Doctoral programs focused on the highest level of clinical practice.

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Cost Calculator

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Nursing Salaries

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Featured Florida Nursing Schools

A few well-known Florida programs to start with. Open any school to see its costs, programs and details.

Nursing School Guides

Plain-English answers to the questions students ask most.

Compare time, cost, and career options.

Prerequisites, GPA, entrance exams, and applications.

How the licensing exam works and how to prepare.

Education, duties, and career growth compared.

Length, cost, and how to choose a bridge program.

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