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Best Online Nursing Programs in Sanford, FL (2026)
Sanford, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Sanford has a population of about 62,292. Median household income is $62,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $214,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Sanford
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Sanford. Distances are calculated from Sanford 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 Sanford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Herzing University-Orlando
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Concorde Career Institute-Orlando
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Orange Technical College
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Gwinnett Institute
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Sanford
Sanford is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). 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 | $83,550 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $82,396 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,030 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $60,187 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $214,690 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $211,726 |
| Nurse Midwife | $127,460 | FL statewide | $125,700 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,640 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $128,836 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,690 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $37,170 |
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.
Sanford at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,292 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,877 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Seminole County | 9,312 workers, 114 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sanford-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Winter Springs, FL – 6.9 mi away (35,599 pop)
- DeBary, FL – 7.0 mi away (20,394 pop)
- Deltona, FL – 8.9 mi away (192,730 pop)
- Casselberry, FL – 9.2 mi away (27,053 pop)
- Oviedo, FL – 10.6 mi away (39,337 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Sanford, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Sanford. The closest is Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology in Altamonte Springs, FL (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gwinnett Institute (18.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Sanford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Sanford are: Nurse Anesthetist ($214,690), Nurse Practitioner ($130,640), 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 Winter Springs instead of Sanford?
Winter Springs, FL is 6.9 miles from Sanford 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 Sanford an affordable place to study nursing?
Sanford’s median household income of $62,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanford 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.