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Nursing Practice Schools in Alabama

386 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Alabama in the <nil> year.

In this state, Nursing Practice is the 4th most popular major out of a total 80 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Alabama

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 268
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 268
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 268
Post-Master’s Certificate 118
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 118

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 23.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 59.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Alabama

There are 56,410 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Alabama

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $95,970 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Alabama that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,334 after graduation.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,911 a year.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
9,636 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

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Samford University

Birmingham
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,758 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 99% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,901 Total Students

In their early career, TROY grads earn an average salary of $36,498. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at TROY.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
9,540 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Jacksonville State University grads earn an average salary of $37,373. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
31,526 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,489 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Auburn.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,068 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

Nursing Practice Careers in AL

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 30% $95,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $90,500
Registered Nurses 13% $57,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Registered Nursing 6,803
Family Practice Nursing 99
Nursing Administration 38
Nurse Anesthetist 25
Public Health Nursing 18
Nursing Science 6
Mental Health Nursing 4
ER/Trauma Nursing 4

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