Practical Nursing Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 1,490 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in AL.

A Practical Nursing major is the 187th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	1,473
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	1,473
Bachelor’s Degree	11
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	6

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 1.1%
• Black or African American: 28.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
• White: 62.4%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
• Other Races: 3.9%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Alabama

In this state, there are 34,780 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Alabama

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $24,110 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in AL

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Practical Nursing Careers in AL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	AL Job Growth	AL Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	7%	$38,010
Nursing Assistants	7%	$23,290

Related Majors in Alabama

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

Major	Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing	7,364
Allied Health Professions	797
Public Health	700
Health/Medical Admin Services	622
Rehabilitation Professions	444
Communication Sciences	431
Medicine	404
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	402

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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