2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best value experiences for nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Nursing Schools in Alabama
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Our analysis found Chattahoochee Valley Community College to be the best value school for nursing students in Alabama. CVCC is a public institution located in Phenix City, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 130 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CVCC are $7,128 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,808 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, CVCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $60,027 during the early year of their career.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Wallace Community College, Selma is a great place for nursing students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Located in Selma, Alabama, the small public school awarded 112 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
WCCS undergraduate students pay an average of $8,250 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,039 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, WCCS graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,181 during the early year of their career.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wallace Community College, Dothan is a great place for nursing students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. Dothan, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 222 students in 2020-2021.
Wallace, Dothan undergraduate students pay an average of $8,490 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,701 in student loans.After graduating from Wallace, Dothan, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,871 during the early years of their career.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Coastal Alabama Community College is located in Bay Minette, Alabama and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 338 degrees to qualified students.
Coastal Alabama Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,850 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $17,099 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Coastal Alabama Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,085 during the early year of their career.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bevill State Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in Jasper, Alabama that handed out 330 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bevill State Community College are $9,150 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,189 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Bevill State Community College graduates make an average of $34,370 annually.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Bevill State Community College also did well on our Best Nursing Schools in Alabama list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Shelton State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Shelton State Community College is a small public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 180 degrees in 2020-2021.
Shelton State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,277 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,517 in student loans.After graduating from Shelton State Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,938 during the early years of their career.
Gadsden State Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Gadsden, Alabama, the small public school handed out 181 degrees in 2020-2021.
GSCC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,184 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,802 in student loans.After graduating from GSCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,201 during the early years of their career.
Wallace State Community College, Hanceville landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Hanceville, Alabama, and it awarded 430 degrees in 2020-2021.
Wallace State, Hanceville undergraduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,666 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Wallace State, Hanceville, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,585 during the early years of their career.
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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 60 degrees to qualified students.
LSCC - Birmingham Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $16,715 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, LSCC - Birmingham Campus graduates make an average of $41,053 annually.
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Bishop State Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Bishop State Community College is a small public school located in Mobile, Alabama that handed out 182 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bishop State Community College are $8,550 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,939 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Bishop State Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,515 during the early year of their career.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Northeast is a public institution located in Rainsville, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 105 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northeast are $8,850 per year. On average, students take out $8,406 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Northeast graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,138 during the early year of their career.
Lurleen B Wallace Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a small public school located in Andalusia, Alabama that handed out 67 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College are $8,850 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $10,745 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,722 during the early years of their career.
John C Calhoun State Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Located in Tanner, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 336 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Calhoun Community College are $8,630 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,738 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Calhoun Community College graduates make an average of $38,694 annually.
Southern Union State Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Wadley, Alabama, the small public school handed out 168 degrees in 2020-2021.
Southern Union State Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,550 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $15,217 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Southern Union State Community College graduates make an average of $32,006 annually.
Central Alabama Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Alexander City, Alabama, and it awarded 85 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Central Alabama Community College are $8,610 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,897 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Central Alabama Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,031 during the early years of their career.
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. This large public school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 1,151 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UAB are $20,400 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $244, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UAB, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,494 during the early years of their career.
UAB not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Nursing Schools in Alabama list.
Snead State Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Boaz, Alabama, the small public school handed out 49 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Snead State Community College are $9,280 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $13,185 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Snead State Community College graduates make an average of $35,544 annually.
University of South Alabama landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. University of South Alabama is a fairly large public school located in Mobile, Alabama that handed out 1,385 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at USA are $17,012 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $28,397 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $279, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, USA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,663 during the early year of their career.
USA also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Schools in Alabama list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Auburn University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. This large public school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 268 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Auburn are $31,986 a year. On average, students take out $22,004 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $582, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Auburn, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,769 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Auburn is ranked #2 for overall quality in Alabama.
Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #20 on the list. Northwest-Shoals Community College is a small public school located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama that handed out 118 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NW-SCC are $8,521 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,717 in student loans.After graduating from NW-SCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,614 during the early years of their career.
Herzing University - Birmingham landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 139 degrees in 2020-2021.
Herzing University - Birmingham undergraduate students pay an average of $14,200 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $33,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $107. Once they receive their degree, Herzing University - Birmingham graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,963 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Herzing University - Birmingham is ranked #1 for overall quality in Alabama.
The University of Alabama ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. This large public school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 590 degrees in 2020-2021.
UA undergraduate students pay an average of $31,090 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,032 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $629, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UA graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,898 during the early year of their career.
UA not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Nursing Schools in Alabama list.
University of North Alabama ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. This medium-sized public school is located in Florence, Alabama, and it awarded 225 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNA are $20,220 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,719 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $304, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNA, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,683 during the early years of their career.
University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized public school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 437 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UAH are $23,884 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,994 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $272, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UAH graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,920 during the early year of their career.
Troy University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Troy, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 275 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TROY are $18,624 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $28,305 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $155 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, TROY graduates make an average of $41,526 annually.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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