by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UA ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 420 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 491 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UA. This makes it the #173 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 42 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UA is $73,000. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, nursing students borrow a median amount of $72,788 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at UA is $804 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 420 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 319 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the UA nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UA make a median salary of $94,911 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 nursing majors earned their master's degree from UA. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 206 |
| Communication Sciences | 131 |
| Allied Health Professions | 21 |
| Other Health Professions | 20 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.