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Nursing Practice in Alabama

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Nursing Practice Schools in Alabama

367 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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) 241
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 241
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 241
Post-Master’s Certificate 126
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 126

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: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 22.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 56.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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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
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,271 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $44,485 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,208. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,533 after earning their degree at this institution.

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Samford University

Birmingham
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,072. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,992.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,523. The student loan default rate of 6.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,695 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,018.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
5,212 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,678. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,326 after earning their degree at this institution.

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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