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Nursing Schools in Alabama

In 2020-2021, 7,364 students earned their Nursing degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,607
Associate Degree 2,116
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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Alabama

There are 58,980 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Alabama

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $95,970. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

1,385 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,829 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average.

1,151 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%.

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

In their early career, UA grads earn an average salary of $44,485. 85% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA.

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

96% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,533 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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Samford University

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,760 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,695 a year. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid.

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

96% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $13,699. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,686 a year.

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
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 15

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