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Best Online Nursing Programs in Pembroke Pines, FL (2026)
Pembroke Pines, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Pembroke Pines has a population of about 170,557. Median household income is $81,675 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% 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 Pembroke Pines
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Pembroke Pines. Distances are calculated from Pembroke Pines 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 Pembroke Pines. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Concorde Career Institute-Miramar
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Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines
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Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
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Antigua College International
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $80,018 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,610 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $54,825 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,000 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $203,152 |
| Nurse Midwife | $146,590 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $128,363 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $115,009 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | Miami-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.
Pembroke Pines at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 170,557 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,675 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 38.1% | 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 County | 25,997 workers, 507 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Pembroke Pines-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Miramar, FL – 2.5 mi away (138,449 pop)
- Cooper City, FL – 4.0 mi away (35,405 pop)
- Davie, FL – 5.6 mi away (101,871 pop)
- Miami Lakes, FL – 7.0 mi away (30,873 pop)
- Weston, FL – 7.3 mi away (70,015 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Pembroke Pines, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Pembroke Pines. The closest is Florida Academy of Nursing in Miramar, FL (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Antigua College International (7.5 miles).
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Pembroke Pines?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Pembroke Pines 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 Miramar instead of Pembroke Pines?
Miramar, FL is 2.5 miles from Pembroke Pines 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 Pembroke Pines an affordable place to study nursing?
Pembroke Pines’s median household income of $81,675 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pembroke Pines 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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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.