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Registered Nursing Schools in Alabama

In <nil>, 6,386 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in AL.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,480
Master’s Degree 1,909
Associate Degree 1,795
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 148
Post-Master’s Certificate 54
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 54

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Alabama

50,820 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Alabama

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $59,470 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,259 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,992 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 58% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.30% which is lower than average.

1,053 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 76%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,250. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UAH. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

In their early career, Auburn grads earn an average salary of $52,489. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
8,526 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,535 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,519 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,269 a year. 36% of the teachers are full time.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,112 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Registered Nursing Careers in AL

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $64,010
Registered Nurses 13% $57,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing Practice 367
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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