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2026 Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region

40 Colleges in the United States
3,089 Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Degrees Awarded
$92,680 Avg Early-Career Salary

Family Practice Nurse/Nursing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 95 schools to find the best for family practice nurse/nursing students.

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Best Schools for Family Practice Nurse/Nursing in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the family practice nurse/nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Our analysis ranked Emory University the best school in the country for a degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 37 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Emory University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $98,673 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Emory University

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Students looking for a strong family practice nurse/nursing program will find one at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Vanderbilt University awarded about 71 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $125,565. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Vanderbilt University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $116,855 in their early career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Duke University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in family practice nurse/nursing, ranking #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 120 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $116,541. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from University Of Miami

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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $103,138 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Florida International University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 21 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Florida International University in the most recent year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from Florida International University earn around $96,525 in the first couple years of their career. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $18,895 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Florida International University

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington landed the #7 spot for family practice nurse/nursing this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Wilmington. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington awarded about 124 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn around $83,408 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. See the full family practice nurse/nursing program report for University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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Kennesaw State University landed the #8 spot for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. About 52% of students finish within six years. Kennesaw State University awarded about 48 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $91,470. Kennesaw State University graduates carry a median of $25,093 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Kennesaw State University

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University placed #9 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Samford University awarded about 31 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $109,608. Samford University graduates carry a median of $25,750 in student loans. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Samford University

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University landed the #10 spot for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the city of Arlington, Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 27 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Marymount University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Marymount University generally make around $92,849. Marymount University graduates carry a median of $29,166 in student loans. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Marymount University

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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale awarded about 38 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale generally make around $89,513. Typical student debt for the program is $35,750. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

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University Of The Cumberlands earned the #12 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. University Of The Cumberlands awarded about 23 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $89,456 in their early career. University Of The Cumberlands graduates carry a median of $29,400 in student loans. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for University Of The Cumberlands

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Mercer University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Mercer University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 18 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Mercer University in the most recent year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $98,345 early in their careers. Mercer University graduates carry a median of $29,161 in student loans. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Mercer University

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The University Of West Florida came in at #14 for family practice nurse/nursing this year. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. About 59% of students finish within six years. The University Of West Florida awarded about 104 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from The University Of West Florida earn around $88,607 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,740. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from The University Of West Florida

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 248 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $101,203. Nova Southeastern University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Nova Southeastern University

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Winston Salem State University earned the #16 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Winston Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Winston Salem State University in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Winston Salem State University earn a median of $84,648 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,082. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Winston Salem State University

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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University placed #17 among the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Jacksonville University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 43 family practice nurse/nursing students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville University in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Jacksonville University earn a median of $97,066 early in their careers. Jacksonville University graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Jacksonville University

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Union University
Jackson, TN

Union University earned the #18 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Union University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson. About 66% of students finish within six years. Union University awarded about 17 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Union University generally make around $118,489. Union University graduates carry a median of $29,127 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Union University

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University earned the #19 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Radford. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Radford University awarded about 18 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Radford University earn a median of $85,443 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Radford University

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Barry University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Located in the suburb of Miami, Barry University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. Barry University awarded about 12 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $115,809 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Get the full family practice nurse/nursing details for Barry University

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Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner Webb University earned the #21 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Gardner Webb University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Boiling Springs. About 54% of students finish within six years. Gardner Webb University awarded about 19 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $86,315 in their early career. Gardner Webb University graduates carry a median of $22,461 in student loans. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Gardner Webb University

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Florida Southern College earned the #22 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lakeland. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 18 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Florida Southern College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, family practice nurse/nursing degree recipients from Florida Southern College generally make around $87,301. Florida Southern College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full family practice nurse/nursing program report for Florida Southern College

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Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best family practice nurse/nursing schools. Set in the town of Orangeburg, Claflin University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 family practice nurse/nursing degrees were awarded at Claflin University in the most recent year. Graduates of the family practice nurse/nursing program make about $76,590 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,819 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in family practice nurse/nursing from Claflin University

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Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA

Bluefield College earned the #24 position for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Located in the town of Bluefield, Bluefield College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 18% of students finish within six years. Bluefield College awarded about 19 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their family practice nurse/nursing degree from Bluefield College earn around $89,770 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,442. See the full family practice nurse/nursing program report for Bluefield College

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Loyola University New Orleans came in at #25 for family practice nurse/nursing this year. Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. About 59% of students finish within six years. Loyola University New Orleans awarded about 37 family practice nurse/nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Family Practice Nurse/nursing graduates of Loyola University New Orleans earn a median of $115,056 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,606 to complete this degree. Read more about the family practice nurse/nursing program at Loyola University New Orleans

Rest of the Top 44 Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s family practice nurse/nursing ranking:

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King College
Bristol, TN
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Carson Newman College
Jefferson City, TN
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
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Brenau University
Gainesville, GA
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South College
Knoxville, TN
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Miami Regional University
Miami Springs, FL
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Spalding University
Louisville, KY
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 95 schools evaluated.

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