CF Nursing earns prestigious national ranking

The College of Central Florida Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been ranked one of the best in the country on the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges list. The rankings evaluate more than 1,700 colleges and universities on up to 17 metrics to measure academic quality and graduate success. CF ranked higher than any other Florida state college, in a tie with Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University and University of North Florida.

CF’s RN to BSN program is fully online and is designed for busy, full-time registered nurses who are ready to take their careers to the next level in a leadership or instructional role.

“Graduates from CF’s bachelor’s degree nursing program have been making our community a healthier place for 10 years,” said Dr. Stephanie Cortes, CF associate vice president for Health Sciences. “CF’s high quality nursing faculty members provide learners with a valuable education, which is helping to meet the critical need for more nurses in our community. Our students are empowered to thrive in a career that offers countless opportunities.”

To learn more about CF Nursing, visit CF.edu/Nursing. To view the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges Rankings, visit https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges.