University of Miami - School of Nursing and Health Studies

What University of Miami - School of Nursing and Health Studies does

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) is a constituent academic unit of the University of Miami, a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. Established in 1945 as South Florida's first collegiate nursing program, SONHS offers approximately 20 academic programs spanning undergraduate degrees (Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, Bachelor's in Health Science, Bachelor's in Public Health), master's programs (Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Acute and Primary Care), doctoral programs (PhD, MSN-to-DNP, BSN-DNP tracks including Nurse Anesthesia, Family, Acute Care, and Primary Care), post-master's certificates in five specialty areas, and a unique MSL/DNP dual degree. The school holds maximum 10-year COA accreditation for its Nurse Anesthesia program, CCNE accreditation, and SACSCOC regional accreditation through 2028.

The school's core technology and signature facility is S.H.A.R.E. (Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education), described as the world's only academic hospital uniquely dedicated to simulation, holding SSH accreditation and INACSL endorsement. Additional facilities include the M. Christine Schwartz Center for Nursing Excellence, a Biobehavioral Research Lab, and an Anatomy and Physiology Lab. The institution partners with 250+ clinical sites across South Florida including UHealth, Jackson Health, Baptist Health, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Mount Sinai, HCA Florida, and the VA system. Ranked #6 nationally in NIH funding among private nursing schools (BRIMR FY2025), SONHS reports 97%+ first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates and 100% employment rates for Nurse Anesthesia graduates.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, with block tuition structures for graduate programs (e.g., $18,803.34 per semester for BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia; $162,750 total program cost over 9 semesters effective Spring 2028). Additional revenue streams include undergraduate tuition, continuing education courses at S.H.A.R.E. (AHA Life Support, Basic Suturing, Simulation Moulage), and externally funded research. The school serves individual students primarily from the United States and five continents, with go-to-market executed through NursingCAS applications, the university website, campus tours, student ambassador programs, and partnerships with the Toppel Career Center and Office of Pre-Health Advising.

Name

University of Miami - School of Nursing and Health Studies

Legal name

University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies

Website

https://sonhs.miami.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is a private academic unit offering 20 nursing and health science programs from undergraduate through doctoral levels, featuring the world's only academic simulation hospital (S.H.A.R.E.) and 250+ clinical partnerships across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Health science programs
• Simulation-based training
• Nurse practitioner programs
• Continuing nursing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Gables

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition from its academic programs. Block tuition is charged per semester for programs like BSN-DNP ($18,803.34 per semester). Total program cost for BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia is $162,750. Additional revenue comes from student fees, lab fees, and equipment costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of nursing and health sciences degree programs. It operates on a platform-plus-centers model, providing undergraduate programs (Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, BSHS, BSPH), master's programs (Family Nurse Practitioner, AGNP Acute Care, AGNP Primary Care), doctoral programs (PhD, MSN-to-DNP, BSN-DNP tracks in Nurse Anesthesia, Family, Acute Care, and Primary Care), and post-master's certificates. Core facilities include S.H.A.R.E. (Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education), described as the world's only academic hospital dedicated to simulation, and the M. Christine Schwartz Center for Nursing Education.

Product overview

University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of nursing and health sciences programs. The school operates on a platform-plus-centers model, providing undergraduate programs (Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN, BSHS, BSPH), master's programs (Family Nurse Practitioner, AGNP Acute Care, AGNP Primary Care), doctoral programs (PhD, MSN-to-DNP, BSN-DNP tracks in Nurse Anesthesia, Family, Acute Care, and Primary Care), and post-master's certificates. The institution features notable facilities including the Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education (S.H.A.R.E.)® (the world's only academic hospital dedicated to simulation), the M. Christine Schwartz Center for Nursing Education, and a Biobehavioral Research Lab. The school also provides continuing education courses through S.H.A.R.E. and clinical partnerships with over 250 healthcare organizations across South Florida.

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Brands

• S.H.A.R.E. (Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education): The Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education (S.H.A.R.E.) is described as the world's only academic hospital uniquely dedicated to simulation. It functions as an active research facility, a hub of innovation for university-industry partnerships and product design, and a center for developing novel simulation-based education techniques.

Products and services

• Traditional BSN Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for first-time college students beginning their nursing education at the University of Miami.
• Accelerated BSN Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for students with prior bachelor's degrees seeking nursing credentials on an expedited timeline.
• Bachelor's in Health Science (BSHS) Bachelor's degree in Health Science with tracks in general health science, health management and policy, pre-medical, pre-occupational therapy, pre-pharmacy, and pre-physical therapy.
• Bachelor's in Public Health (BSPH) Bachelor's degree in Public Health preparing students for careers in public health practice and community health.
• Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) Master of Science in Nursing program preparing registered nurses for advanced practice as Family Nurse Practitioners.
• AGNP - Acute Care (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program at the master's level specializing in acute care settings.
• AGNP - Primary Care (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program at the master's level specializing in primary care settings.
• PhD in Nursing Doctoral research program in nursing for developing nurse scientists and researchers.
• BSN-DNP Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with specialization in nurse anesthesia. A 36-month (9 semester) full-time program with clinical rotations at leading South Florida healthcare systems. Total program cost of $162,750. Block tuition of $18,803.34 per semester.
• BSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP program preparing nurses for Family Nurse Practitioner practice.
• BSN-DNP Acute Care Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP program preparing nurses for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner practice.
• BSN-DNP Primary Care Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP program preparing nurses for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner practice.
• MSN to DNP MSN to DNP program for nurses with master's degrees seeking a Doctor of Nursing Practice.
• MSL/DNP Dual Degree Joint degree program combining Master of Science in Law with Doctor of Nursing Practice.
• Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner Post-master's certificate program for licensed nurse practitioners seeking FNP specialization.
• Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-master's certificate program for licensed nurse practitioners seeking AG-ACNP specialization.
• Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-master's certificate program for licensed nurse practitioners seeking AG-PCNP specialization.
• Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-master's certificate program for licensed nurse practitioners seeking PMHNP specialization.
• Post-Master's Certificate in Oncology Nurse Practitioner Post-master's certificate program for licensed nurse practitioners seeking oncology nursing specialization.
• Continuing Education at S.H.A.R.E. Professional development and continuing education courses including AHA Life Support Courses, Basic Suturing, Simulation Moulage 101, and Human Trafficking Education, delivered through the S.H.A.R.E. simulation hospital.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 97% First Time NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• UHealth SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Miami Health System is the primary academic medical partner providing clinical practice sites including UHealth Tower, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and The Lennar Foundation Medical Center. Students gain hands-on experience in academic medical center settings.
• Jackson Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor clinical partner including Jackson Memorial Hospital, Holtz Children's and Women's Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center, Jackson South Medical Center, and Jackson West Medical Center. Provides diverse clinical rotation experiences across the healthcare spectrum.
• Baptist Health South FloridamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical practice sites including Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and West Kendall Baptist Hospital offering community hospital experiences for student rotations.
• Memorial Healthcare SystemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner including Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and Memorial Hospital Pembroke providing pediatric and community healthcare rotation opportunities.
• Nicklaus Children's HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialty pediatric clinical rotation site for nurse anesthesia and nursing students seeking pediatric healthcare experience.
• Broward HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-site clinical partner including Broward Health Medical Center, Broward Health North, Broward Health Imperial Point, and Broward Health Coral Springs.
• Steward Health Care (HSA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner through Health Services Administration (HSA) providing additional rotation capacity at North Shore Medical Center.
• Veterans Affairs Health Care SystemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal healthcare partner providing clinical rotations at Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Miami and West Palm Beach VA Medical Center.
• Cleveland Clinic FloridasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational health system partner providing additional clinical rotation opportunities for students in South Florida.
• Johns Hopkins All Children's HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric specialty rotation site affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine providing advanced pediatric clinical experiences.
• Mount Sinai Medical CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent medical center partner providing additional clinical rotation capacity for student training.
• HCA Florida Healthcare (Mercy Hospital)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partner providing clinical rotations at Mercy Hospital in Miami.
• Miami Surgical CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulatory surgery center partner providing outpatient surgical clinical rotation experiences.
• Toppel Career CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity-wide career services partnership providing healthcare career fairs, career coaching, job search resources, Handshake platform access, and mentorship programs for SONHS students.
• Office of Pre-Health Advising & MentoringsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity office providing advising, mentoring, information sessions, and resources for students pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, and other health-related fields.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vanderbilt University School of Nursing: Private research university nursing school known for specialty MSN and DNP programs; comparable as a private nursing school with strong specialty graduate offerings and academic medical center ties (Vanderbilt University Medical Center).
• NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing: Private university nursing school with BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs and a large urban clinical network; comparable in program breadth and private research university positioning.
• Columbia University School of Nursing: Private Ivy League nursing school offering direct-entry MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with strong NewYork-Presbyterian clinical partnerships; comparable as a research-intensive private nursing school in an urban academic medical ecosystem.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: Private Ivy League nursing school offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with significant NIH research funding; directly comparable as a top-tier private nursing school with strong research and clinical placement.
• UCLA School of Nursing: Major public research university nursing school with BSN, MSN, and PhD programs; comparable in research profile and graduate program breadth, though differs in public vs. private status.
• Duke University School of Nursing: Private research university nursing school with ABSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs and an academic medical center partner (Duke University Health System); directly comparable in scale, prestige, and program breadth.
• Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing: Top-ranked private university nursing school offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs; highly comparable to UM SONHS as a research-intensive private nursing school with strong specialty graduate programs and clinical partnerships.
• Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing: Private research university nursing school with BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD offerings and close integration with Emory Healthcare; comparable as a private school of nursing at a research university with academic medical center ties.

Regional players

• Nova Southeastern University Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing: Private university nursing school in South Florida with BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs including nurse anesthesia; regional peer competing for similar students and clinical placements across the South Florida healthcare ecosystem.
• Florida International University Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Public university nursing school in South Florida offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs; regional peer that competes for similar students, faculty, and clinical placements within the same South Florida market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/univmiami
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/universityofmiami
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityofMiami
• Instagraminstagram.com/univmiami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-of-miami--school-of-nursing-and-health-studies

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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