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Registered Nursing Schools in Alabama

6,803 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,607
Associate Degree 2,116
Master’s Degree 1,929
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 134
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 72.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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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
43% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,829 after graduation. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at USA. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1,053 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,530. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

In their early career, UAH grads earn an average salary of $47,533. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,208. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

A typical student attending Jacksonville State University will pay a net price of $17,523. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,081 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,018. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. 74% of students get financical aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 78% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Jeff State grads earn an average salary of $30,686.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $30,399 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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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