Best Online Nursing Programs in DeBary, FL (2026)

DeBary, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. DeBary has a population of about 22,602. Median household income is $87,391 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $219,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to DeBary

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near DeBary. Distances are calculated from DeBary city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from DeBary. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Altamonte Springs, FL 15.7 miles from DeBary BOC Score34.7
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#2

Herzing University-Orlando

Winter Park, FL 18.4 miles from DeBary BOC Score46.9
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#3

Concorde Career Institute-Orlando

Orlando, FL 22.2 miles from DeBary BOC Score44.9
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#4

Lake Technical College

Eustis, FL 22.4 miles from DeBary BOC Score47.2
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Orange Technical College

Orlando, FL 23.2 miles from DeBary BOC Score49.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near DeBary

DeBary is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$84,180Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$84,688
Licensed Practical Nurse$60,620Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$60,986
Nurse Anesthetist$219,990Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$221,318
Nurse Midwife$127,460FL statewide$128,229
Nurse Practitioner$128,130Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$128,903
Nursing Assistant$36,950Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$37,173

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


DeBary at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,602Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$87,391Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Volusia County17,429 workers, 169 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near DeBary, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near DeBary. The closest is Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology in Altamonte Springs, FL (15.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Orange Technical College (23.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near DeBary?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near DeBary are: Nurse Anesthetist ($219,990), Nurse Practitioner ($128,130), Nurse Midwife ($127,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Deltona instead of DeBary?

Deltona, FL is 6.9 miles from DeBary and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is DeBary an affordable place to study nursing?

DeBary’s median household income of $87,391 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeBary while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in DeBary

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.