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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

13 Schools Ranked
$15,920 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,557 Avg Student Debt

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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
$11,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,004 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Auburn is $11,826. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,986. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Auburn accumulate an average of $22,004 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Auburn. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Samford University

Birmingham, Alabama
$35,360 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,711 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Samford University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

If you want to attend Samford, expect to pay an average of $35,360 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,711 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Samford. During the 2019-2020 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$11,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,032 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

Students from Alabama who attend UA full time pay an average of $11,620 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $31,090. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,032 in student loans.

UA 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
$26,869 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,869 in student loans.

UAB 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, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

University of Alabama in Huntsville

Huntsville, Alabama
$11,488 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,994 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list.

In-state students pay an average of $11,488 in tuition and fees if they attend UAH full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,884. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAH accumulate an average of $25,994 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 UAH does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

University of South Alabama

Mobile, Alabama
$8,756 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,397 Avg Student Debt

University of South Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees if they attend USA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,012. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USA accumulate an average of $28,397 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at USA, 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 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

South University, Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
$18,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$45,196 Avg Student Debt

South University, Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

If you want to attend South University, Montgomery, expect to pay an average of $18,000 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $45,196 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at South University, Montgomery. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama
$11,120 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,150 Avg Student Debt

Jacksonville State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,120 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jacksonville State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,840. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Jacksonville State University accumulate an average of $26,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Jacksonville State University. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
$10,620 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,719 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, University of North Alabama did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $10,620 in tuition and fees if they attend UNA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,220. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,719 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UNA. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
$22,614 Average Tuition & Fees

Tuskegee University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.

The average tuition and fees at Tuskegee is $22,614. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

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#11

University of Mobile

Mobile, Alabama
$24,855 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,042 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, University of Mobile did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at University of Mobile is $24,855. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,042 in loans while pursuing their degree.

University of Mobile does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama
$8,860 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,476 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Auburn University at Montgomery did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Alabama who attend AUM full time pay an average of $8,860 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,820. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,476 in loans while pursuing their degree.

AUM does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Auburn University at Montgomery Report

#13

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
$28,342 Avg Student Debt

Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TROY accumulate an average of $28,342 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TROY. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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