Nursing at University of North Alabama
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University of North Alabama sits in Florence, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 303 nursing degrees were awarded at University of North Alabama.
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Studying Online at University of North Alabama
Many students take online classes at University of North Alabama. Among 10,204 students, 3,306 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,436 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of North Alabama
Rankings can help you compare University of North Alabama’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #8 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #16 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #144 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #244 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #751 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #812 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of North Alabama
Graduates of University of North Alabama’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,341 |
| 2 years | $60,771 |
| 3 years | $61,185 |
| 4 years | $71,638 |
| 5 years | $78,947 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from University of North Alabama take home a median $71,638, compared with $53,815 for all University of North Alabama graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of North Alabama comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at University of North Alabama, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at University of North Alabama are 89% women (271) and 11% men (32).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of North Alabama
Among the 162 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of North Alabama, 88% were women (142) and 12% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 126 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Alabama, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of North Alabama
Of the 126 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of North Alabama, 91% were women (115) and 9% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of North Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 100 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 21% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of North Alabama, lower than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of North Alabama
This Nursing program at University of North Alabama offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 303 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of North Alabama work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.