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. We've also included details on how UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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UAB is in the top 10% of the country for nursing. More specifically it was ranked #156 out of 1,768 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 362 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 367 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 686 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UAB. This makes it the #8 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 98 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #21 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 UAB is $65,173. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, nursing students borrow a median amount of $39,250 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 UAB is $407 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 362 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from UAB. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 257 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 23 |
UAB does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAB Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at UAB make a median salary of $103,147. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 625 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from UAB in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 79 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 488 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 424 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 243 |
| Medicine | 189 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 170 |
| Dentistry | 77 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.