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Best Colleges for Nursing in Alabama

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Alabama, led by University of Alabama at Birmingham, Auburn University and University of Alabama in Huntsville. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Alabama?

Based on our rankings, University of Alabama at Birmingham is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Alabama. Other top choices include Auburn University, University of Alabama in Huntsville, University of North Alabama.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Alabama at Birmingham, Auburn University, University of Alabama in Huntsville. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $25,554 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $50,744 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

• Auburn University — Auburn, AL · $65,337/yr (rank #1)
• University of Alabama in Huntsville — Huntsville, AL · $61,767/yr (rank #2)
• Samford University — Birmingham, AL · $58,469/yr (rank #3)
• University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, AL · $54,501/yr (rank #4)
• Spring Hill College — Mobile, AL · $51,500/yr (rank #5)

1. 1. University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, AL · 88.2% acceptance · SAT 1,258 · $22,562 tuition · 64% grad rate
2. 2. Auburn University — Auburn, AL · 45.9% acceptance · SAT 1,345 · $34,922 tuition · 82% grad rate
3. 3. University of Alabama in Huntsville — Huntsville, AL · 68.6% acceptance · SAT 1,319 · $26,408 tuition · 64% grad rate
4. 4. University of North Alabama — Florence, AL · 87.3% acceptance · $22,320 tuition · 55% grad rate
5. 5. Samford University — Birmingham, AL · 82.4% acceptance · SAT 1,201 · $40,150 tuition · 77% grad rate
6. 6. Alabama State University — Montgomery, AL · 97.6% acceptance · SAT 976 · $19,576 tuition · 30% grad rate
7. 7. University of South Alabama — Mobile, AL · 71% acceptance · SAT 1,147 · $19,092 tuition · 53% grad rate
8. 8. University of Montevallo — Montevallo, AL · 53.9% acceptance · $26,968 tuition · 54% grad rate
9. 9. University of Mobile — Mobile, AL · 77.9% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $26,910 tuition · 57% grad rate
10. 10. Spring Hill College — Mobile, AL · 76.6% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $24,054 tuition · 52% grad rate
11. 11. Troy University — Troy, AL · 96% acceptance · SAT 1,088 · $20,352 tuition · 50% grad rate
12. 12. Jacksonville State University — Jacksonville, AL · 77.7% acceptance · SAT 1,059 · $23,334 tuition · 55% grad rate

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