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. In addition, we cover how USA ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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USA was ranked #240 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Alabama handed out 341 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 345 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 780 students received their master’s degree in nursing from USA. This makes it the #7 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 134 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #11 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 USA is $69,447. 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 USA, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,388 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 USA is $307 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USA paid an average of $748 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $374 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,830 | $8,830 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,283 | $5,283 |
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Of the 341 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from USA, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 234 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 27 |
USA 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 USA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at USA make a median salary of $104,698. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 749 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from USA in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 558 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of South Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 149 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 99 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 76 |
| Medicine | 75 |
| Communication Sciences | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.