Nursing at The University of Alabama
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at The University of Alabama. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Online Class Availability at The University of Alabama
Distance learning is available at The University of Alabama. Among 40,846 students, 6,289 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 11,899 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at The University of Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how The University of Alabama’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 506 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #30 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #200 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #404 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1378 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 506 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #30 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #200 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #404 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1378 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #1 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 506 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #30 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #200 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #404 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1378 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from The University of Alabama
Graduates of The University of 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 | $66,188 |
| 2 years | $64,367 |
| 3 years | $64,646 |
| 4 years | $73,563 |
| 5 years | $91,933 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from The University of Alabama report median earnings of $73,563, compared with $64,459 for all The University of Alabama graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from The University of Alabama comes in at $25,006.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at The University of Alabama
This Nursing program at The University of Alabama offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 485 |
| Nursing Science | 3 |
| Nursing Practice | 50 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at The University of Alabama go on to a range of careers. 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.