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.
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2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama
The following schools top our list of the Best Value Nursing Colleges.
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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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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Coastal Alabama Community College is a great value for nursing students. Located in the town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Coastal Alabama Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,860 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Coastal Alabama Community College carry an average student debtload of $17,002.
Out of the 33 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace Community College, Selma landed the # 3 spot on the list. WCCS is a small public school located in the distant 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace Community College, Dothan. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Located in the small city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wallace, Dothan are $4,800 per year. After completing their degree, nursing graduates from Wallace, Dothan carry an average student debtload of $9,075.
Wallace, Dothan also claimed a spot on our Best Nursing Schools in Alabama list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
Read full report on Nursing at Wallace Community College, Dothan
Out of the 33 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public school with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LSCC - Birmingham Campus are $4,860 per 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 city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Shelton State Community College are $4,587 a year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Shelton State Community College take out is $14,250.
Gadsden State Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. GSCC is a small public school located in the small 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.
Bevill State Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. 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.
Read full report on Nursing at Bevill State Community College
With a ranking of #9, Jefferson State Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for nursing students. Jeff State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Birmingham.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Jeff State are $4,920 a year. Nursing majors at Jeff State take out an average of $16,625 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Nursing at Jefferson State Community College
Lurleen B Wallace Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Alabama list. Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Andalusia.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College are $4,860 a year.
Best Value Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| 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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