by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of South Alabama ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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University of South Alabama ranks competitively among schools offering nursing. Specifically, it ranked #598 out of 1,046 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Alabama.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Alabama awarded 354 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Alabama report a median salary of $98,565 a year. This is higher than $79,052, the median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Alabama, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,513, the typical median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,256 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Alabama were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 220 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Among recent graduates, 11% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of South Alabama were White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 530 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at University of South Alabama.
The nursing program at University of South Alabama breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1,123 |
| Nursing Practice | 315 |
| Nursing Administration | 2 |
University of South Alabama awarded 1,123 completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of South Alabama conferred 315 degrees in nursing practice in the most recent reporting year — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (45%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
University of South Alabama granted 2 degrees in nursing administration in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%). Some of these were earned through distance education.