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Registered Nursing Schools in Alabama

6,386 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Alabama in the <nil> year.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,480
Master’s Degree 1,909
Associate Degree 1,795
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 148
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Alabama

50,820 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Alabama

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $59,470 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

1,259 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1,053 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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548 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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392 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,636 Total Students

A typical student attending UAH will pay a net price of $17,250. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. 65% of the teachers are full time.

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354 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,336. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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263 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

A typical student attending Auburn will pay a net price of $23,258. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

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251 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,901 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. A typical student attending TROY will pay a net price of $14,019.

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225 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
8,526 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA. 97% of students get financical aid.

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216 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,519 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,406.

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214 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

A typical student attending Wallace State, Hanceville will pay a net price of $8,467. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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Registered Nursing Careers in AL

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $64,010
Registered Nurses 13% $57,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing Practice 367
Family Practice Nursing 99
Nursing Administration 38
Nurse Anesthetist 25
Public Health Nursing 18
Nursing Science 6
Mental Health Nursing 4
ER/Trauma Nursing 4

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