Registered nursing / Florida / Tampa
Compare registered nursing programs near Tampa.
See 4 programs from 2 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Tampa. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
Local comparison30-mile radius
- Distinct providers
- 2
- Reported tuition range
- $38,085–$78,415
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree in Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge OptionGalen College Of Nursing-Is · St. Petersburg, FL | 12.3 mistraight line | Hybrid | $38,085+ $3,240 books and supplies = $41,325 reported total | 72 weeks | 50%72/144 exits | 81%25/31 eligible | $19,627second quarter |
| Associate Degree in Nursing Program, Two-year OptionGalen College Of Nursing-Is · St. Petersburg, FL | 12.3 mistraight line | Hybrid | $50,580+ $3,590 books and supplies = $54,170 reported total | 96 weeks | 49%1008/2051 exits | 83%1398/1676 eligible | $12,503second quarter |
| Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Program, Prelicensure OptionGalen College Of Nursing-Is · St. Petersburg, FL | 12.3 mistraight line | Hybrid | $78,415+ $4,140 books and supplies = $82,555 reported total | 144 weeks | 54%534/995 exits | 79%624/790 eligible | $12,367second quarter |
| Professional NursingJersey College - Largo campus · Largo, FL | 22.5 mistraight line | In person | $42,250+ $3,545 books and supplies = $45,795 reported total | 104 weeks | 36%228/626 exits | 83%484/582 eligible | $11,596second quarter |
The reported total adds tuition and fees to books and supplies when both are available; it may exclude other charges and is not a current quote. Earnings are for the second quarter after exit, not annual salary. Employment uses the number eligible for follow-up, which can differ from total exits. Identical figures on multiple provider listings may describe overlapping groups; do not add those counts together. These reported outcomes do not guarantee an individual result. Definitions and limitations
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Among 4 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Associate Degree in Nursing Program, LPN/LVN to ADN Bridge Option at Galen College Of Nursing-Is has the lowest reported combined amount: $41,325 ($38,085 tuition and fees + $3,240 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $41,325 to $82,555. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.
Local job market / May 2025
A related occupation’s local pay
BLS metro area: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
One related occupation is Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141) across the named metro area. Its worker wages are not earnings of graduates from the programs above, and these programs may prepare people for other jobs. The metro boundary differs from this page’s 30-mile program search area. Employment is an estimate of jobs, not openings. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. How to compare these figures.