Registered Nursing at University of West Alabama
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of West Alabama. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of West Alabama is located in Livingston, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 49 registered nursing graduations were recorded at University of West Alabama.
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Studying Online at University of West Alabama
Online coursework is an option at University of West Alabama. Of 6,820 students, 5,126 (75%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 591 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of West Alabama
These rankings give you a sense of how University of West Alabama’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #20 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #25 of 27 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #327 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #414 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1076 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1572 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University of West Alabama, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at University of West Alabama are 96% women (47) and 4% men (2).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at University of West Alabama
Of the 32 associate’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of West Alabama, 94% were women (30) and 6% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 20 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 66% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of West Alabama
Of the 17 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of West Alabama, 100% were women (17) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 53% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Alabama, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*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
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at University of West Alabama go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
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