2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 322,592 nursing students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #3 most popular in the country.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 316 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for nursing majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Nursing
Our 2023 rankings named University of North Carolina at Wilmington the most popular school in the Southeast Region for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNCW is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Wilmington.
Of the 782 students majoring in nursing at UNCW, 10% are male and 90% are female.
Nursing majors at UNCW take out an average of $23,602 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $212, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Nursing at University of North Carolina at Wilmington Report
Out of the 316 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 2 spot on the list. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
Women make up 88% of the nursing majors at the school.
Nursing majors at UCF take out an average of $23,351 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Louisville, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 89% of the nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville accumulate an average of around $43,752 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $123.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means East Tennessee State University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. ETSU is a large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.
About 85% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 15% are male.
On average, nursing graduates from ETSU take out $26,540 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $176.
Out of the 316 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 87% of the nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $27,078. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $181, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Nursing at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report
The University of Alabama came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 90% of the nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UA carry an average student debt load of $24,732. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $646.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 82% of the nursing majors at the school.
On average, nursing graduates from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out $42,165 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $163.
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lafayette.
Women make up 88% of the nursing majors at the school.
Nursing majors at UL Lafayette take out an average of $29,029 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #9, The University of West Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Pensacola, UWF is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 456 students majoring in nursing at UWF, 16% are male and 84% are female.
Nursing majors at UWF take out an average of $23,564 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Mississippi University for Women came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.
Women make up 91% of the nursing majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at MUW accumulate an average of around $22,824 in student debt.
With a ranking of #11, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. NUS Florida is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.
Women make up 86% of the nursing majors at the school.
On average, nursing graduates from NUS Florida take out $33,123 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $334.
Emory University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Women make up 91% of the nursing majors at the school.
Nursing majors at Emory take out an average of $25,656 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $556.
With a ranking of #13, Liberty University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
Women make up 90% of the nursing majors at the school.
Nursing majors at Liberty University take out an average of $29,474 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $554, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UAB is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
Women make up 88% of the nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UAB carry an average student debt load of $23,381. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $307.
Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.
Women make up 87% of the nursing majors at the school.
On average, nursing graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida take out $39,885 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $146, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of South Alabama ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. USA is a large public school located in the city of Mobile.
Of the 345 students majoring in nursing at USA, 14% are male and 86% are female.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at USA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,102. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $230, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #17, East Carolina University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. ECU is a very large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
Of the 343 students majoring in nursing at ECU, 9% are male and 91% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from ECU carry an average student debt load of $24,172. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $261.
With a ranking of #18, Chamberlain University - Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Chamberlain - Georgia is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
Of the 339 students majoring in nursing at Chamberlain - Georgia, 9% are male and 91% are female.
On average, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Georgia take out $37,103 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $256.
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Georgia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. GaSou is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro.
Of the 321 students majoring in nursing at GaSou, 9% are male and 91% are female.
Nursing majors at GaSou take out an average of $28,652 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $121.
Jacksonville State University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.
Of the 313 students majoring in nursing at Jacksonville State University, 10% are male and 90% are female.
On average, nursing graduates from Jacksonville State University take out $23,707 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Chamberlain University - Florida came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Chamberlain - Florida is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Jacksonville.
Of the 305 students majoring in nursing at Chamberlain - Florida, 14% are male and 86% are female.
On average, nursing graduates from Chamberlain - Florida take out $37,103 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $256.
University of Memphis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the city of Memphis.
Women make up 91% of the nursing majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from UofM carry an average student debt load of $27,057. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $115.
University of Kentucky ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.
Of the 293 students majoring in nursing at UK, 9% are male and 91% are female.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at UK take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,393. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $363, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Mississippi ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.
About 87% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 13% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $23,728 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $286.
University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fayetteville.
About 89% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 11% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UARK accumulate an average of around $26,161 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $410.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL |
| 49 | Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, NC |
| 50 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC |
| 51 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 52 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 53 | Auburn University | Auburn, AL |
| 54 | Mercer University | Macon, GA |
| 55 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 55 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 57 | Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL |
| 58 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA |
| 59 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 60 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC |
| 61 | Columbus State University | Columbus, GA |
| 62 | Stratford University | Fairfax, VA |
| 62 | South University’s online programs | Savannah, GA |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing colleges for a specific state in the Southeast 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 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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