2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 20 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
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Our 2023 rankings named Wallace State Community College, Hanceville the most popular school in Alabama for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public school situated in Hanceville, Alabama. It awarded 216 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Wallace State, Hanceville full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,145 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wallace State, Hanceville. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Coastal Alabama Community College is a great place for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Bay Minette, Alabama, and it awarded 149 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Alabama Community College is $4,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,850. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Coastal Alabama Community College, 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 51% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at John C Calhoun State Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Alabama. Located in Tanner, Alabama, the medium-sized public school awarded 131 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees if they attend Calhoun Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,630. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Calhoun Community College accumulate an average of $13,025 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Calhoun Community College. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Bevill State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Alabama. Bevill State Community College is a small public school situated in Jasper, Alabama. It awarded 128 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,214 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bevill State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,150. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,479 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Bevill State Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace Community College, Dothan. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Wallace, Dothan is a small public school situated in Dothan, Alabama. It awarded 108 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wallace, Dothan is $4,800. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,490. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Wallace, Dothan accumulate an average of $14,498 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wallace, Dothan. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bishop State Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Bishop State Community College is located in Mobile, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 85 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend Bishop State Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,177 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bishop State Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Shelton State Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the small public school handed out 78 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,587 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Shelton State Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,277. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Shelton State Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gadsden State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Gadsden, Alabama, the small public school awarded 75 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $5,248 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GSCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,184. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,548 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
One thing to take note of is that GSCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southern Union State Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Southern Union State Community College is a public institution located in Wadley, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 75 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southern Union State Community College is $4,860. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Southern Union State Community College, 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 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Reid State Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Evergreen, Alabama, the very small public school handed out 74 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,890 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Reid State Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,580. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,726 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Rainsville, Alabama, the small public school awarded 64 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Northeast is $4,860. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,850. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,817 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Northeast does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Wallace Community College, Selma did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. WCCS is located in Selma, Alabama and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WCCS. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,250. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from WCCS accumulate an average of $25,359 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
Online courses are available at WCCS, 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 60% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Herzing University - Birmingham did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 57 students in 2020-2021.
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 undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,286 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Birmingham does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in Phenix City, Alabama, the small public school handed out 56 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CVCC is $3,936. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,128. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $15,149 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
One thing to take note of is that CVCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northwest-Shoals Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. This small public school is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and it awarded 54 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,831 in tuition and fees if they attend NW-SCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,521. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NW-SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 43% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Central Alabama Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Alexander City, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 48 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Central Alabama Community College 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. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Alabama Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
H Councill Trenholm State Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Trenholm State is a public institution located in Montgomery, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 33 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Trenholm State is $4,770. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,460. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Trenholm State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #18, Lurleen B Wallace Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Andalusia, Alabama, and it awarded 25 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Alabama who attend Lurleen B. Wallace Community College full time pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,850. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,323 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Lurleen B. Wallace 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus is a small public school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 20 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,860 in tuition and fees if they attend LSCC - Birmingham Campus full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,822 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LSCC - Birmingham Campus. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #20, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Drake State is a very small public school situated in Huntsville, Alabama. It awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Alabama pay an average of $4,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Drake State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,520. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Drake State accumulate an average of $18,523 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Drake 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 20 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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