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2026 Best Nursing Practice Schools in Alabama

7 Colleges in the United States
623 Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
$90,999 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing Practice programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for nursing practice students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Nursing Practice in Alabama

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nursing practice education in Alabama.

Top Schools in Nursing Practice

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The University Of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in nursing practice. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. There were roughly 50 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $103,352 in their early career. The University Of Alabama graduates carry a median of $25,006 in student loans. Get the full nursing practice details for The University Of Alabama

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Students looking for a strong nursing practice program will find one at University Of Alabama At Birmingham, which ranked #2. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a very large public school located in the city of Birmingham. University Of Alabama At Birmingham graduates 64% of students within six years. About 178 nursing practice degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent year. Nursing Practice graduates of University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn a median of $98,091 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,911 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing practice program at University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Students looking for a strong nursing practice program will find one at University Of South Alabama, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. University Of South Alabama awarded about 315 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of University Of South Alabama earn a median of $100,588 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the nursing practice program at University Of South Alabama

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Jacksonville State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best nursing practice schools. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public university. Jacksonville State University graduates 55% of students within six years. Jacksonville State University awarded about 31 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $74,453 in their early career. Jacksonville State University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Get the full nursing practice details for Jacksonville State University

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Troy University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best nursing practice schools. Located in the town of Troy, Troy University is a large public university. Troy University graduates 49% of students within six years. Troy University awarded about 21 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Troy University earn around $75,680 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,153 to complete this degree. Read more about the nursing practice program at Troy University

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville placed #6 among the best nursing practice schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Huntsville. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. University Of Alabama At Huntsville awarded about 28 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $93,830 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing practice from University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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