Best Online Nursing Programs in Miami Gardens, FL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Miami Gardens, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Miami Gardens has a population of about 111,264. Median household income is $60,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% 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 Miami Gardens

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Miami Gardens. Distances are calculated from Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

Miami, FL 3.5 miles from Miami Gardens BOC Score46.6
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#2

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

Miami Lakes, FL 3.8 miles from Miami Gardens BOC Score49.6
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#3

Concorde Career Institute-Miramar

Miramar, FL 3.9 miles from Miami Gardens BOC Score42.7
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#4

Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines

Pembroke Pines, FL 4.6 miles from Miami Gardens
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#5

Florida Academy of Nursing

Miramar, FL 4.6 miles from Miami Gardens BOC Score67.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Miami Gardens

Miami Gardens 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.

Miami Gardens at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population111,264Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,979Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Miami-Dade County71,591 workers, 735 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Miami Gardens, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Miami Gardens. The closest is Lindsey Hopkins Technical College in Miami, FL (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Academy of Nursing (4.6 miles).

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Miami Gardens?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Miami Gardens 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 North Miami Beach instead of Miami Gardens?

North Miami Beach, FL is 4.8 miles from Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens an affordable place to study nursing?

Miami Gardens’s median household income of $60,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Miami Gardens 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 Miami Gardens

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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.

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