by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The University of Alabama. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, The University of Alabama among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #187 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 187 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alabama | 1 of 36 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 550 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at The University of Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 360 |
| Master’s | 103 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Alabama awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
The University of Alabama is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 126 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $73,563 a year. This is above $64,459, the median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at The University of Alabama, nursing students borrow a median amount of $25,006 in student loans. This is higher than $24,566, the typical median for all majors at The University of Alabama.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,780 | $33,372 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
Read more about The University of Alabama tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at The University of Alabama are White. About 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 291 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
The University of Alabama awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at The University of Alabama. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 103 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 22 |
