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Nursing Assistant in Florida

Nursing Assistant Schools in Florida

In 2021-2022, 1,977 students earned their Nursing Assistant degrees in FL.

A Nursing Assistant major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in Florida

Nursing Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,778
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 199
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 199

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a nursing assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing assistant majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 29.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 43.4%
  • White: 17.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in Florida

89,860 people in the state and 1,450,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing assistant.

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Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a nursing assistant grad in the state is $26,840, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer nursing assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,635 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,656 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,954. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
610 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,790. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
243 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, OTC Orlando grads earn an average salary of $26,568. 66% of students get financical aid.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
188 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $23,952 after earning their degree at this institution.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,151 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 33%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,999.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,461 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,966.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
690 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
23 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Graduates earn an average $19,478 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,978 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $23,927 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.00%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
704 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,362. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,060 a year.

Nursing Assistant Careers in FL

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 17% $26,020

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing assistant.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Licensed Practical Nursing 2,000
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 265

View all majors related to Nursing Assistant

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