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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 1,586 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in AL.

A Nursing & Nursing Assistants major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,553
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,553
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Bachelor’s Degree 15

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Alabama

34,780 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $24,110, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Oakwood University

Huntsville
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

In their early career, Oakwood grads earn an average salary of $28,749. This private school has an average net price of $26,953. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in AL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7% $38,010
Nursing Assistants 7% $23,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 7,364

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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