Registered Nursing at University of Alabama at Birmingham
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Alabama at Birmingham. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is located in Birmingham, AL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 868 registered nursing graduations were recorded at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Many students take online classes at University of Alabama at Birmingham. Among 20,905 students, 5,802 (28%) studied exclusively online and 8,665 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Use these rankings to compare University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #25 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #233 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #329 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1096 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #2 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #25 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #27 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #233 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #329 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1096 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham are 87% women (753) and 13% men (115).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Of the 394 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 82% were women (325) and 18% were men (69).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 252 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 85 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 17 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
Minority students account for 34% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Among the 474 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 90% were women (428) and 10% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 362 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 55 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 24 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama at Birmingham, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Alabama at Birmingham pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.