2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Nursing 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 Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best value experiences for nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Nursing Schools
Our analysis found Chattahoochee Valley Community College to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. CVCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Phenix City.
CVCC undergraduate students pay an average of $3,936 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from CVCC take out $19,257 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 33 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Alabama Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Coastal Alabama Community College are $4,860 per year. After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Coastal Alabama Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,002.
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The excellent programs at Wallace Community College, Selma helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Alabama. WCCS is a small public school located in the town of Selma.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCCS are $4,560 per year. On average, nursing graduates from WCCS take out $13,495 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Out of the 33 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace Community College, Dothan landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public college with a small student population.
Wallace, Dothan undergraduate students pay an average of $4,800 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Wallace, Dothan carry an average student debtload of $9,075.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Wallace, Dothan also did well on our Best Nursing Schools in Alabama list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus is a great value for nursing students. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public school with a small student population.
LSCC - Birmingham Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $4,860 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Nursing majors at LSCC - Birmingham Campus take out an average of $11,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Shelton State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Shelton State Community College are $4,587 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Shelton State Community College take out is $14,250.
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Gadsden State Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. GSCC is a small public school located in the city of Gadsden.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GSCC are $5,248 per year. Nursing majors at GSCC take out an average of $9,529 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Bevill State Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. Bevill State Community College is a small public school located in the distant town of Jasper.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Bevill State Community College are $5,214 a year. On average, nursing graduates from Bevill State Community College take out $15,625 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Jefferson State Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Jeff State are $4,920 per year. Nursing majors at Jeff State take out an average of $16,625 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama ranking. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Andalusia.
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,860 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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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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Majors Related to Nursing
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 25 schools only.
- 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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