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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.

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).

University of West Alabama gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Associate's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at University of West Alabama

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).

University of West Alabama gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Registered Nursing majors at University of West Alabama

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

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