2023 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Nursing Master's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in Alabama with 7,364 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 12 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Auburn University the best school in Alabama for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.
Out of the 12 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Samford University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Birmingham.
Out of the 12 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The excellent master’s degree programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for nursing students working on their master’s degree. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UAH is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Huntsville.
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University of North Alabama landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Florence.
Jacksonville State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Troy University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree nursing programs. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #10, University of Mobile did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their master’s degree. Located in the rural area of Mobile, University of Mobile is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 21,209 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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