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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Alabama

11 Colleges
$66,541 Avg Salary
$23,597 Avg Student Debt

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.

The Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular online programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for nursing majors pursuing an online .

Our analysis found University of South Alabama to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue an online degree in Alabama. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at USA take out is $26,429. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $230, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Auburn University is a great place for nursing students pursuing an online degree. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $20,500 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $562.

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#3

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Out of the 11 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Samford University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Samford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

On average, nursing graduates from Samford take out $26,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $518.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for nursing students pursuing an online degree. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.

Nursing majors at UAB take out an average of $22,958 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $307.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Alabama list. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Huntsville.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at UAH accumulate an average of around $25,614 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $272.

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#6

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for nursing students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, nursing graduates from TROY take out $26,663 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at Jacksonville State University accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt.

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Auburn University at Montgomery ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Montgomery, AUM is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, nursing majors at AUM accumulate an average of around $27,276 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $124.

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University of North Alabama ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Alabama list. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Florence.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from UNA carry an average student debtload of $24,756.

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Herzing University - Birmingham ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Herzing University - Birmingham is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Birmingham.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Herzing University - Birmingham carry an average student debtload of $33,946. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $107.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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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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

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 11 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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