2023 Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Nursing Graduate Certificate School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Alabama. In total, 7,364 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Alabama.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Alabama to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama
Check out the nursing graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Alabama Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named Samford University the best school in Alabama for nursing students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Alabama. USA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Mobile.
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The excellent graduate certificate programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Alabama. Auburn is a fairly large public school located in the city of Auburn.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of North Alabama. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Florence, UNA is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Jacksonville State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools in Alabama list. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.
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Troy University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best graduate certificate nursing programs. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the town of Troy.
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University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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