Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Tamarac, FL (2026)
Tamarac, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Tamarac has a population of about 71,887. Median household income is $59,216 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.0% 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 Tamarac
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Tamarac. Distances are calculated from Tamarac 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 Tamarac. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Florida Career College-Margate
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Atlantic Technical College
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Hope College of Arts and Sciences
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William T McFatter Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Tamarac
Tamarac 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.
Tamarac at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,887 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $59,216 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.0% | 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 Tamarac-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- North Lauderdale, FL – 2.1 mi away (43,699 pop)
- Lauderhill, FL – 3.7 mi away (71,626 pop)
- Margate, FL – 3.9 mi away (57,870 pop)
- Lauderdale Lakes, FL – 4.2 mi away (34,790 pop)
- Coral Springs, FL – 4.5 mi away (130,059 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Tamarac, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Tamarac. The closest is Florida Career College-Lauderdale Lakes in Lauderdale Lakes, FL (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William T McFatter Technical College (8.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Tamarac?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Tamarac 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 Lauderdale instead of Tamarac?
North Lauderdale, FL is 2.1 miles from Tamarac 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 Tamarac an affordable place to study nursing?
Tamarac’s median household income of $59,216 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tamarac 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.