Best Online Nursing Programs in Deerfield Beach, FL (2026)

Deerfield Beach, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $14,908 to $22,460 per year for indexed programs. Deerfield Beach has a population of about 86,742. Median household income is $56,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $232,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Deerfield Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Deerfield Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Deerfield Beach city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Deerfield Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 5.0 miles from Deerfield Beach BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Delray Beach, FL 9.8 miles from Deerfield Beach BOC Score 67.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,792
Avg net price $21,276/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,168
Out‑of‑state$18,168
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 15.1 miles from Deerfield Beach BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL 21.5 miles from Deerfield Beach BOC Score 62.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,923
Avg net price $9,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 104

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Florida Academy of Nursing

Miramar, FL 25.1 miles from Deerfield Beach BOC Score 67.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 75%
Avg net price $10,054/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southeastern College-West Palm Beach

West Palm Beach, FL 29.4 miles from Deerfield Beach BOC Score 64.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,200
Avg net price $28,820/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Antigua College International

Miami Lakes, FL 30.3 miles from Deerfield Beach BOC Score 64.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $29,211/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp

Hialeah, FL 34.6 miles from Deerfield Beach BOC Score 13.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $22,226
Avg net price $49,299/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). 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$91,380Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$80,018
Licensed Practical Nurse$62,610Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$54,825
Nurse Anesthetist$232,000Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$203,152
Nurse Midwife$146,590Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$128,363
Nurse Practitioner$131,340Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$115,009
Nursing Assistant$38,010Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$33,284

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.


Deerfield Beach at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population86,742Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Broward County25,997 workers, 507 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Deerfield Beach, FL?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Deerfield Beach are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Deerfield Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Deerfield Beach are: Nurse Anesthetist ($232,000), Nurse Midwife ($146,590), Nurse Practitioner ($131,340). 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 Coconut Creek instead of Deerfield Beach?

Coconut Creek, FL is 3.9 miles from Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach an affordable place to study nursing?

Deerfield Beach’s median household income of $56,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Deerfield Beach:

Data verified: July 23, 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.