by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UAH ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at UAH was ranked #649 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #16 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 210 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 263 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 313 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 504 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 649 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama in Huntsville handed out 184 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 221 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 171 students received their master’s degree in nursing from UAH. This makes it the #58 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 37 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #84 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,036 a year. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAH, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,399 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 UAH is $315 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAH was $958 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $421 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,120 | $23,012 |
| Fees | $1,758 | $1,758 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,416 | $2,416 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,122 | $11,122 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,462 | $4,462 |
Learn more about UAH tuition and fees.
Of the 184 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from UAH in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama in Huntsville with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAH 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 UAH Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from UAH make a median salary of $93,529 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, 142 students graduated with a master's degree in nursing from UAH. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 in Huntsville with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 2 |
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