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Registered Nursing in Alabama

Registered Nursing Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 6,180 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in AL.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 510 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,335
Master’s Degree 1,910
Associate Degree 1,897
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 69.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Alabama

There are 50,820 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $59,470, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,259 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
14,224 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,717. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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1,053 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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548 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,888. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

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392 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
9,999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,240. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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354 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

A typical student attending Jacksonville State University will pay a net price of $17,979. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

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263 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 79% of students get financical aid.

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251 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,002. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

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225 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,527.

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216 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. 100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,346.

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214 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,971.

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Registered Nursing Careers in AL

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 20% $64,010
Registered Nurses 13% $57,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing Practice 367
Family Practice Nursing 99
Nursing Administration 38
Nurse Anesthetist 25
Public Health Nursing 18
Nursing Science 6
Mental Health Nursing 4
ER/Trauma Nursing 4

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