Best Nursing Schools Near Dunedin, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Dunedin, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $23,093 to $41,613 per year for indexed programs. Dunedin has a population of about 36,060. Median household income is $68,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $206,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Dunedin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Dunedin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dunedin 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 Dunedin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay

Saint Petersburg, FL 14.3 miles from Dunedin
  • 4 year
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,480
Avg net price $28,197/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arizona College of Nursing-Tampa

Tampa, FL 16.9 miles from Dunedin
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
6.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,657
Avg net price $36,680/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,093
Out‑of‑state$23,093
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

South University-Tampa

Tampa, FL 17.8 miles from Dunedin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
29.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 15%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,421
Avg net price $20,434/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,145
Out‑of‑state$18,145
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 32%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL 18.8 miles from Dunedin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,903
Avg net price $5,203/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 20.1 miles from Dunedin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 20.5 miles from Dunedin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,436
Avg net price $36,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL 21.3 miles from Dunedin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,782
Avg net price $3,861/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 22.8 miles from Dunedin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Dunedin

Dunedin is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (BLS area code 45300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $85,470 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $84,708
Licensed Practical Nurse $62,490 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $61,933
Nurse Anesthetist $206,270 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $204,430
Nurse Midwife $128,020 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $126,878
Nurse Practitioner $128,120 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $126,977
Nursing Assistant $37,470 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $37,136

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.

Dunedin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 36,060 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,068 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Pinellas County 33,438 workers, 464 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Dunedin, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Dunedin. The closest is Ultimate Medical Academy in Clearwater, FL (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fred K Marchman Technical College (17.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Dunedin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Dunedin are: Nurse Anesthetist ($206,270), Nurse Practitioner ($128,120), Nurse Midwife ($128,020). 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 Clearwater instead of Dunedin?

Clearwater, FL is 4.0 miles from Dunedin 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 Dunedin an affordable place to study nursing?

Dunedin’s median household income of $68,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunedin 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 Dunedin

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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