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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama

15 Schools Ranked
$16,259 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,557 Avg Student Debt

With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Nursing Degree Search has created its Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

The University of Alabama

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

Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the large public school awarded 491 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Alabama who attend UA full time pay an average of $11,620 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $31,090. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,032 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
367 Total Awards
$26,869 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. UAB is located in Birmingham, Alabama and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 367 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAB accumulate an average of $26,869 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UAB, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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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#3

University of South Alabama

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

Out of the 15 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Alabama landed the # 3 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Mobile, Alabama, and it awarded 345 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $8,756 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USA. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,012. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,397 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USA does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of South Alabama Report

#4

Jacksonville State University

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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Jacksonville State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Alabama. This medium-sized public school is located in Jacksonville, Alabama, and it awarded 313 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jacksonville State University is $11,120. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,840. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,150 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Online courses are available at Jacksonville State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

University of Alabama in Huntsville

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 221 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAH is $11,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,884. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,994 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UAH. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Auburn University

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

Auburn University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This large public school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 206 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $11,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Auburn. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Auburn 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 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of North Alabama

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

With a ranking of #7, University of North Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Florence, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 150 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Alabama who attend UNA full time pay an average of $10,620 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,220. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,719 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UNA, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 75% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of North Alabama Report

#8

Auburn University at Montgomery

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

Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Montgomery, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 134 students in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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.

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#9

Troy University

Troy, Alabama
127 Total Awards
$28,342 Avg Student Debt

Troy University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Troy University is a fairly large public school located in Troy, Alabama that handed out 127 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,342 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TROY. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Samford University

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

Samford University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Samford is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 120 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Samford does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,360. This amount may 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 $21,711 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Samford. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Samford University Report

#11

University of Mobile

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

University of Mobile did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. University of Mobile is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Mobile, Alabama. It awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $38,042 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of Mobile does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Mobile Report

#12

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, Alabama
33 Total Awards
$22,614 Average Tuition & Fees

Tuskegee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in Tuskegee, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 33 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Tuskegee, expect to pay an average of $22,614 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

South University, Montgomery

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

South University, Montgomery did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. South University, Montgomery is a very small private for-profit school situated in Montgomery, Alabama. It awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

South University, Montgomery does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $18,000. This amount may 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. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.

South University, Montgomery does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Spring Hill College

Mobile, Alabama
20 Total Awards

Spring Hill College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Spring Hill. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Oakwood University

Huntsville, Alabama
15 Total Awards
$19,990 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,205 Avg Student Debt

Oakwood University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Oakwood, expect to pay an average of $19,990 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,205 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

Oakwood 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 15 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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