Registered Nursing at University of Alabama in Huntsville
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University of Alabama in Huntsville is in Huntsville, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 265 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
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Online Class Availability at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Online coursework is an option at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Among 8,564 students, 924 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,322 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Alabama in Huntsville
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #27 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #371 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #859 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1277 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #27 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #371 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #859 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1277 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville are 84% women (223) and 16% men (42).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Of the 154 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 82% were women (127) and 18% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 101 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
Of the 111 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 86% were women (96) and 14% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 79 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Alabama in Huntsville go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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
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