Best Online Nursing Programs in Saint Cloud, FL (2026)

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

Saint Cloud, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Saint Cloud has a population of about 61,963. Median household income is $76,196 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% 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 Saint Cloud

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

#1

Osceola Technical College

Kissimmee, FL 7.4 miles from Saint Cloud BOC Score43.3
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#2

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 17.5 miles from Saint Cloud
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#3

Gwinnett Institute

Orlando, FL 22.3 miles from Saint Cloud BOC Score44.4
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#4

Florida Career College-Orlando

Orlando, FL 22.3 miles from Saint Cloud
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#5

Orange Technical College

Orlando, FL 22.9 miles from Saint Cloud BOC Score49.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Saint Cloud

Saint Cloud 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$83,550Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$82,396
Licensed Practical Nurse$61,030Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$60,187
Nurse Anesthetist$214,690Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$211,726
Nurse Midwife$127,460FL statewide$125,700
Nurse Practitioner$130,640Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$128,836
Nursing Assistant$37,690Orlando-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.

Saint Cloud at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population61,963Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,196Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Osceola County9,124 workers, 83 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Saint Cloud, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Saint Cloud. The closest is Osceola Technical College in Kissimmee, FL (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Orange Technical College (22.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Saint Cloud?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Saint Cloud 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 Kissimmee instead of Saint Cloud?

Kissimmee, FL is 9.5 miles from Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud an affordable place to study nursing?

Saint Cloud’s median household income of $76,196 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud

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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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