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Registered Nursing Schools in Alabama

6,803 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Alabama in the 2020-2021 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 2,607
Associate Degree 2,116
Master’s Degree 1,929
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 134
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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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
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

In their early career, USA grads earn an average salary of $36,829. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA.

1,053 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,271 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. The full-time teacher rate is 77%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,081 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $24,018.

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

Graduates earn an average $32,760 after graduation. 54% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,699. In their early career, UNA grads earn an average salary of $35,791.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,686 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. 80% of students get financical aid.

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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