2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
Today's nursing students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 21 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for nursing students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama
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Our analysis found Herzing University - Birmingham to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in Alabama.
The average tuition and fees at Herzing University - Birmingham is $14,200. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,029 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Herzing University - Birmingham. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Coastal Alabama Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. Associate Degree recipients from Coastal Alabama Community College accumulate an average of $17,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Coastal Alabama Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 51% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Gadsden State Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GSCC is $5,248. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,184. Associate Degree recipients from GSCC accumulate an average of $10,115 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at GSCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wallace Community College, Dothan. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wallace, Dothan is $4,800. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,490. On average, associate degree students take out $11,002 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Wallace, Dothan does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Bevill State Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Alabama.
Students from Alabama who attend Bevill State Community College full time pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,150. Associate Degree recipients from Bevill State Community College accumulate an average of $15,900 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bevill State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Wallace Community College, Selma came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they attend WCCS full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,250. On average, associate degree students take out $15,879 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WCCS. In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
Students from Alabama who attend LSCC - Birmingham Campus full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from LSCC - Birmingham Campus accumulate an average of $15,662 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since LSCC - Birmingham Campus does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Jefferson State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
Students from Alabama who attend Jeff State full time pay an average of $4,920 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,610. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,642 in student loans.
Jeff State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVCC is $3,936. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,128. Associate Degree recipients from CVCC accumulate an average of $17,638 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at CVCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #10, Lurleen B Wallace Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850. Associate Degree recipients from Lurleen B. Wallace Community College accumulate an average of $12,456 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Lurleen B. Wallace Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,797 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wallace State, Hanceville. In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Shelton State Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Shelton State Community College is $4,587. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,277. Associate Degree recipients from Shelton State Community College accumulate an average of $13,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Shelton State Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bishop State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bishop State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,446 in student loans.
Bishop State Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of West Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list.
Students from Alabama who attend University of West Alabama full time pay an average of $10,990 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,090. Associate Degree recipients from University of West Alabama accumulate an average of $30,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of West Alabama does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Southern Union State Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Union State Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. Associate Degree recipients from Southern Union State Community College accumulate an average of $15,217 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southern Union State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
John C Calhoun State Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Calhoun Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,630. Associate Degree recipients from Calhoun Community College accumulate an average of $16,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Calhoun Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #17, Troy University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.
On average, associate degree students take out $27,934 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at TROY, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Snead State Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Snead State Community College is $5,344. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,280. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,185 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Snead State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 83% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #19, Central Alabama Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Alabama Community College is $4,920. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,610. On average, associate degree students take out $18,897 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Central Alabama Community College. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast is $4,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,850. On average, associate degree students take out $8,132 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Northeast. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #21, Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,831 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NW-SCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,521. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,717 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NW-SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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