Florida combines three things no other state matches: practical nurse programs starting at $3,753 (Palm Beach State College), zero state income tax on your salary, and 41,000+ LPN positions driven by the nation's largest retiree population. The state requires 1,350 training hours including 675 clinical hours — which means 11–12 months of full-time study. Every Florida program is designated 'limited access' with competitive admissions, not open enrollment.
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Lake Worth — Palm Beach County
$3,753 in-state
Lowest LPN tuition in Florida. 11-month program. Competitive admissions. JFK Medical Center and Bethesda Hospital clinicals.
Fort Lauderdale
$5,000–$8,000
Multiple campus locations. Broward Health system clinical partnerships. Evening options available.
Miami
$5,000–$8,000
Largest college in Florida by enrollment. Jackson Health System clinicals — one of the largest public health systems in the US.
Orlando / Tampa / Fort Myers / Ocala
$449/credit (~$18,000–$22,000)
Private option with multiple start dates per year. No waitlist. Accelerated track for working adults. 4 FL campuses.
Florida charges zero state income tax. Your $61,770 median salary is entirely state-tax-free — $2,000–$4,000 more take-home than same salary in income-tax states.
Pell Grant — Up to $7,395. Covers full Palm Beach State tuition ($3,753) with $3,600 left.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) — State need-based aid. Stacks with Pell.
WIOA Workforce Grants — Contact CareerSource Florida.
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