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Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$59.2k
National avg$48k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nova Southeastern University at a glance
Nova Southeastern University is a private university in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with 20,910 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 73% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published tuition is $38,700 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $30,371 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 63% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 45% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $24,250 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Medical Assisting and Allied Health, master's ($221,571) and Dentistry, doctoral ($156,942) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$38,700
2024-25
Acceptance
73%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
20,910
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$38,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,700
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,840
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,018
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $55,540
Net price (after aid): $30,371
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $26,603 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$30k – $48k: $27,048 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$48k – $75k: $29,953 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$75k – $110k: $34,277 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$110k+: $35,443 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $0 – $30k, $30k – $48k, $48k – $75k, $75k – $110k, $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $9,943. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $59,209
Median debt at graduation: $24,250
Est. monthly loan payment: $257
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 36%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 45%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedNova Southeastern University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $86,035, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Florida.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Tuition
$38.7k
Net price
$30.4k
Pell
36%
above avg
Median debt
$24.3k
Earnings (10y)
$59.2k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
1030 - 1300
ACT range
19 - 28
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a large share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 5,399 of Nova Southeastern University's 20,877 students (26%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 6,230 (30%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Nova Southeastern University reported conferring credentials in 81 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Nova Southeastern University graduates earn, by program
Nova Southeastern University's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $88,004 four years after graduating, about the same as the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $77,224; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $26,250 in federal loans at this college (about $278 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $31,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
66 programs at Nova Southeastern University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $88,004 | $88,910, about the same | $26,250 | $278/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Master's | $64,896 | $65,184, about the same | $71,750 | $816/mo |
| Education, Doctoral | $81,299 | $87,373, −7% | $142,473 | $1,621/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $57,249 | $57,214, about the same | $21,138 | $224/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Master's | $129,749 | $127,347, about the same | $137,125 | $1,560/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $113,592 | $120,193, −5% | $70,148 | $798/mo |
| Law, Professional degree | $96,470 | $107,773, −10% | $162,455 | $1,848/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | $67,111 | $67,030, about the same | $92,250 | $1,049/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $86,083 | $103,485, −17% | $55,500 | $631/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $70,069 | $71,685, about the same | $60,596 | $689/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $50,563 | $50,706, about the same | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Medical Assisting and Allied Health, Master's | $221,571 | $162,386, +36% | $192,865 | $2,194/mo |
Compare what Nursing (RN) pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $84,190 in Florida.
- Law graduates train as lawyers: median $133,180 in Florida.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $79,250 in Florida.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $64,174 | $63,707, about the same | $73,886 | $840/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $96,451 | $95,833, about the same | $48,816 | $555/mo |
| Human Resources, Master's | $67,513 | $83,558, −19% | $61,500 | $700/mo |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Bachelor's | — | $62,451 | $15,353 | $163/mo |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Master's | $91,014 | $101,000, −10% | $54,664 | $622/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $55,487 | $54,562, about the same | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Management Science, Master's | — | $124,807 | $51,250 | $583/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Master's | $61,760 | $58,524, +6% | $51,250 | $583/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Master's | $73,781 | $71,416, +3% | $91,554 | $1,041/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Master's | $55,344 | $59,571, −7% | $79,244 | $901/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Doctoral | $80,533 | $82,893, −3% | $142,062 | $1,616/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $83,250 | $70,786, +18% | $30,375 | $322/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $67,851 | $68,257, about the same | $25,475 | $270/mo |
| Special Education, Master's | $58,972 | $64,397, −8% | $125,828 | $1,431/mo |
| Information Science, Master's | $105,187 | $112,705, −7% | $59,500 | $677/mo |
| Health Sciences, Doctoral | $114,954 | $101,669, +13% | $79,423 | $903/mo |
| Psychology, Master's | $60,151 | $64,711, −7% | $50,652 | $576/mo |
| Social Work, Master's | $62,202 | $65,123, −4% | $60,470 | $688/mo |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Graduate certificate | — | $207,164 | $238,601 | $2,714/mo |
| Curriculum and Instruction, Master's | $57,180 | $63,399, −10% | $61,500 | $700/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $98,338 | $82,751, +19% | $51,097 | $581/mo |
| Finance, Master's | — | $110,694 | — | — |
| Marketing, Master's | — | $79,106 | $56,435 | $642/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $66,302 | $83,343, −20% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Bachelor's | $45,287 | $48,842, −7% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $61,713 | $66,714, −7% | $51,250 | $583/mo |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Master's | $62,655 | $82,527, −24% | $68,145 | $775/mo |
| Medical Assisting and Allied Health, Bachelor's | — | $68,559 | $28,750 | $305/mo |
| Public Administration, Master's | $71,298 | $81,408, −12% | $61,500 | $700/mo |
| Computer Science, Master's | $142,461 | $145,571, about the same | — | — |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $71,972 | $55,378, +30% | — | — |
| Health Sciences, Master's | $85,889 | $78,149, +10% | $61,685 | $702/mo |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics, Master's | $127,664 | $101,441, +26% | $80,624 | $917/mo |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | — | $55,012 | — | — |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $57,713 | $59,916, −4% | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Master's | $103,720 | $124,201, −16% | $51,250 | $583/mo |
| Dispute Resolution, Doctoral | $66,910 | $67,092, about the same | $143,978 | $1,638/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $73,874 | $76,194, −3% | — | — |
| Nursing (RN), Doctoral | — | $138,131 | — | — |
| Health Sciences, Bachelor's | $82,727 | $61,296, +35% | — | — |
| Real Estate, Master's | — | $135,104 | $52,792 | $601/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Doctoral | $109,172 | $86,427, +26% | $107,358 | $1,221/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | — | $53,072 | $30,014 | $318/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Doctoral | $62,583 | $77,066, −19% | $219,112 | $2,492/mo |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, Bachelor's | $122,809 | $62,172, +98% | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Doctoral | $131,167 | $136,696, −4% | $210,049 | $2,389/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Doctoral | $99,428 | $99,878, about the same | — | — |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $58,880 | $60,111, about the same | — | — |
| Taxation, Master's | $93,144 | $114,810, −19% | $47,500 | $540/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Doctoral | $55,151 | $85,168, −35% | — | — |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Doctoral | $96,694 | $88,343, +9% | $112,750 | $1,283/mo |
| Dentistry, Doctoral | $156,942 | $166,240, −6% | $406,377 | $4,623/mo |
| Medicine (MD), Doctoral | $130,217 | $118,504, +10% | $336,670 | $3,830/mo |
| Optometry, Doctoral | $130,197 | $133,744, −3% | $205,772 | $2,341/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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About Nova Southeastern University
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- Where is Nova Southeastern University located?
- Nova Southeastern University is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Nova Southeastern University?
- Nova Southeastern University is a private university based in FL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Nova Southeastern University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Nova Southeastern University is approximately 73% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Nova Southeastern University?
- Nova Southeastern University's published in-state tuition is approximately $38,700 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Nova Southeastern University?
- Nova Southeastern University reports total enrollment of approximately 20,910 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Nova Southeastern University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Nova Southeastern University is approximately $30,371 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $26,603 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $35,443. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Nova Southeastern University?
- Nova Southeastern University reports a graduation rate of approximately 63% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Nova Southeastern University have?
- Students who borrowed at Nova Southeastern University left with a median of approximately $24,250 in federal loans, and about 45% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $59,209 for students who received federal financial aid at Nova Southeastern University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Nova Southeastern University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Nova Southeastern University.
- How much do Nursing (RN) graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn?
- Nova Southeastern University's bachelor's graduates in Nursing (RN) earned a median $88,004 four years after graduating, about the same as the $88,910 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $77,224; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $26,250 in federal loans at this college (about $278 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $31,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). For context, registered nurses in Florida are paid a median $84,190 a year across all experience levels (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), a figure for everyone in the job, not only recent graduates.
- How much do Clinical and Counseling Psychology graduates from Nova Southeastern University earn?
- Nova Southeastern University's master's graduates in Clinical and Counseling Psychology earned a median $64,896 four years after graduating, about the same as the $65,184 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $46,761; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $71,750 in federal loans at this college (about $816 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Which programs at Nova Southeastern University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 43 programs at Nova Southeastern University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Medical Assisting and Allied Health, master's ($221,571); Dentistry, doctoral ($156,942); and Pharmacy, doctoral ($131,167) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Nova Southeastern University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Nova Southeastern University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $86,035, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Florida, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 81 fields Nova Southeastern University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 759 | Graduate (282 graduate · 477 bachelor's) |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 573 | Graduate (249 graduate · 324 bachelor's) |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 553 | Graduate |
| Medicine | 445 | Graduate |
| Biology, General | 353 | Graduate (95 graduate · 258 bachelor's) |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 287 | Graduate (241 graduate · 46 bachelor's) |
| Education, General | 264 | Graduate |
| Law | 208 | Graduate |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 183 | Graduate (152 graduate · 31 bachelor's) |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 175 | Graduate |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 167 | Graduate (120 graduate · 47 bachelor's) |
| Dentistry | 151 | Graduate |
| Psychology, General | 145 | Graduate (39 graduate · 106 bachelor's) |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 124 | Graduate |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Nova Southeastern University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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