In Florida, most nursing program projects cost between $10,000 and $60,000 per year, with a typical price near $30,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical nursing program cost
$10,000 – $60,000
per year · typical $30,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Nursing program cost breakdown
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at community college$5,000 – $20,000typical $10,000
- BSN at public university$20,000 – $50,000typical $30,000
- BSN at private university$50,000 – $120,000typical $70,000
At a glance
- Typical range$10,000 – $60,000
- Unitper year
- Cities covered121
What Nursing Programs costs
Costs cover tuition, fees, books, and clinical supplies for an ADN or BSN program. Community colleges are cheapest, private universities most expensive. Additional costs include licensure exams and possible living expenses if full-time.
By city in Florida
- Alafaya
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Aventura
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Cape Coral
- Clearwater
- Clermont
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Country Club
- Cutler Bay
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Doral
- Dunedin
- Egypt Lake-Leto
- Estero
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Pierce
- Fountainebleau
- Gainesville
- Greenacres
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Homosassa Springs
- Horizon West
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Land O' Lakes
- Largo
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Leesburg
- Lehigh Acres
- Margate
- Meadow Woods
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Navarre
- North Fort Myers
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oakland Park
- Ocala
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Palm Bay
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Coast
- Palm Harbor
- Panama City
- Pembroke Pines
- Pensacola
- Pine Hills
- Pinellas Park
- Plant City
- Plantation
- Poinciana
- Pompano Beach
- Port Charlotte
- Port Orange
- Port St. Lucie
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- Riverview
- Riviera Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- Sebring
- South Miami Heights
- Spring Hill
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- Tampa
- The Acreage
- The Hammocks
- The Villages
- Titusville
- Town 'n' Country
- University
- Valrico
- Vero Beach South
- Wellington
- Wesley Chapel
- West Palm Beach
- Westchester
- Weston
- Winter Garden
- Winter Haven
- Winter Springs
- Zephyrhills
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to become a nurse?
Total costs range from $10,000 for an ADN at community college to over $100,000 for a private BSN. Books, uniforms, and NCLEX fees add $2,000–$5,000.
What drives nursing school costs?
Type of institution (public vs. private), program length, and clinical rotations. Residency status can lower public university tuition. Additional costs include background checks and health screenings.
How can I pay for nursing school?
Apply for federal aid (FAFSA), scholarships, and grants. Many hospitals offer tuition reimbursement in exchange for work commitments. Consider loan forgiveness programs for working in underserved areas.