Nursing at University of South Alabama
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of South Alabama. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Alabama is in Mobile, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,440 nursing graduations were recorded at University of South Alabama.
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Studying Online at University of South Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of South Alabama. Among 14,003 students, 3,884 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,771 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of South Alabama
Use these rankings to compare University of South Alabama’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #5 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #24 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #308 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #460 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1007 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #5 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #24 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #308 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #460 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1007 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of South Alabama
Students who complete University of South Alabama’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $85,742 |
| 2 years | $86,764 |
| 3 years | $90,716 |
| 4 years | $98,565 |
| 5 years | $108,633 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of South Alabama take home a median $98,565, compared with $79,052 for all University of South Alabama graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of South Alabama stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at University of South Alabama, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at University of South Alabama are 89% women (1,278) and 11% men (162).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of South Alabama
Of the 354 bachelor’s nursing graduates at University of South Alabama, 87% were women (309) and 13% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 220 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 78 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of South Alabama
Of the 769 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of South Alabama, 89% were women (687) and 11% were men (82).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 530 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 126 |
| Asian | 33 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 25 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of South Alabama, below 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 South Alabama
This Nursing program at University of South Alabama breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 1,123 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 315 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of South Alabama pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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.
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