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Nursing Schools in Alabama

2,641 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Alabama

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,997
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 490
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 490
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 490
Post-Master’s Certificate 154
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 154

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 58,980 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Alabama

Nursing grads earn an average of $95,970 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,040 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,826. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

784 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,533 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Samford University

Birmingham
158 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Samford will pay a net price of $30,072.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,699.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. 99% of students get financical aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $49,695 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,016 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,416. In their early career, University of Mobile grads earn an average salary of $33,075. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Nursing Careers in AL

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $95,010
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $64,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $90,500
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $160,480
Registered Nurses 13% $57,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Medicine 404
Public Health 387
Rehabilitation Professions 380
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 284
Communication Sciences 189
Mental & Social Health Services 143
Allied Health Professions 137
Health/Medical Admin Services 124

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