Nursing at Jacksonville State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Jacksonville State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, AL.
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Online Class Availability at Jacksonville State University
Many students take online classes at Jacksonville State University. Among 9,955 students, 2,358 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,026 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Jacksonville State University
Rankings can help you compare Jacksonville State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #315 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #739 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1027 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #315 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #739 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1027 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #23 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #124 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #315 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #739 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1027 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Jacksonville State University
Those who finish Jacksonville State University’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 | $58,575 |
| 2 years | $59,031 |
| 3 years | $56,096 |
| 4 years | $69,708 |
| 5 years | $76,932 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Jacksonville State University earn a median of $69,708, compared with $49,287 for all Jacksonville State University graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Jacksonville State University comes in at $21,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Jacksonville State University
This Nursing program at Jacksonville State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 240 |
| Public Health Nursing | 15 |
| Nursing Practice | 31 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Jacksonville State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.