Nursing Schools in Alabama
There are 49 nursing schools in Alabama. This year, we evaluated 41 schools NCLEX pass rates and net prices, and our ranking system identified the following schools as the best value schools.
The calculation we used here takes into account a school's NCLEX pass rate and the net price of attendance for a student who received the average amount of financial aid. The higher the NCLEX pass rate of the program, and the lower the cost, the better the return on investment.
Learn more about our nursing schools ranking methodology hereEach school has two separate rankings. One for the RN program and one for the LPN program. Use the Filter By options to see each list. The Sort By button allows you to sort the list by school name, cost, or rank.
If you notice incorrect information or if we are missing a school, please let us know. We greatly appreciate it!
Nursing Schools Best-Value Rankings
| Rank | School | School Detail | Toggle | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- |
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
|
Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is one of many proud 2-year colleges that can be found in Alabama. This is a small college that is located in the rural town of Phenix City. Those who are seeking a more intimate learning environment will enjoy its smaller class sizes and potential ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Wallace Community College - Dothan
|
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCC) is a 2-year college that offers various Associate's Degree programs. It only offers undergraduate programs and is considered to be a small college. The campus itself is small, but it offers many opportunities for students who are attending the ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Northeast Alabama Community College
|
The Northeast Alabama Community College is a place that strives to provide students with an optimal learning environment. It was established in 1963 and has well over 3,000 students. The mission statement of this college is to provide accessible quality educational opportunities to the people ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Coastal Alabama Community College - Monroeville
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Gadsden State Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Snead State Community College
|
Snead State Community College is located in Boaz, Alabama. This community college began as a private seminary all the way back in 1898. It became a part of the Alabama Community College System in 1967 and has been serving the people of Alabama ever since. This school is capable of awarding ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Central Alabama Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Calhoun Community College
|
John C Calhoun State Community College is located in Tanner, Alabama. This college offers 11 nationally accredited degree programs. It is a school that offers a robust educational environment for its students. Currently, the college offers four different degrees or certificates online for the ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Bishop State Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Wallace Community College - Hanceville
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Shelton State Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Northwest-Shoals Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Coastal Alabama Community College - Bay Minette
|
Coastal Alabama is a member of Alabama Community College System which consistents of twenty-three higher education and career development institutions. Coastal Alabama community college is formed through the consolidation of Alabama Southern Community College, Faulkner State Community College, ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Lawson State Community College - Birmingham
|
Located in the southwestern section of Birmingham, Lawson State community college was established in 1949 with a mission of offering both academic and technical/career programs. LSCC is a historically black college (HBCU) which offers over 60 programs including practical nursing and associate's ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Bevill State Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Wallace Community College - Selma
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Jefferson State Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Southern Union State Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Troy University
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Jacksonville State University
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
University of North Alabama
|
The University of North Alabama (UNA) is a public university with both undergrad and graduate degree programs. It is the oldest public university in the state, and most of the campus is in Florence, which is a short drive from Memphis, Nashville, and Birmingham. Established in 1830, the ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
University of South Alabama
|
The University of South Alabama (USA) is a public university located in Mobile. Established in 1963, the university now encompasses ten colleges and schools and provides a wide range of undergrad and graduate degree programs. Besides nursing, these colleges provide degrees in medicine, basic ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
University of West Alabama
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Auburn University at Montgomery
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
University of Alabama at Birmingham
|
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) started off as a medical college, established in 1859. In 1969 it became an independent institution and has expanded to provide a variety of undergrad and graduate programs. While it has gone through many changes, the UAB is now a major university ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Spring Hill College
|
Founded in 1830, Spring Hill is the oldest college in Alabama. Its located six miles west of Mobile and offers a great view of the city and its harbors.Spring Hill is the first institution in the region to offer MSN degree with a clinical nurse leader track in 2005. SHC nursing department ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
The University of Alabama
|
The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs for nursing students. It is the oldest and largest public university in Alabama, founded in 1820. The main campus is in the heart of Tuscaloosa, giving students access to the city. While the campus has ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Judson College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Auburn University
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
University of Mobile
|
The University of Mobile is a small not-for-profit school located in Mobile, Alabama. It offers both undergraduate and graduates degree programs, including several MSN tracks. While the University of Mobile is a small school, they have a 13:1 student to faculty ratio, ensuring that students ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Herzing University-Birmingham
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
South University-Montgomery
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Samford University
|
Samford University is the top-ranked private university in Alabama, with a growing student body and several nursing programs. It is a not-for-profit school with on-campus housing and 4-year degrees. Established in 1841, Samford is also one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the ... Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Oakwood University
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Tuskegee University
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Fortis College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Reid State Technical College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
J F Drake State Community and Technical College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Trenholm State Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Stillman College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Fortis College-Montgomery
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Northwest-Shoals Community College - Phil Campbell
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Central Alabama Community College
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Lurleen B Wallace Community College - MacArthur
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Southern Union State Community College - Opelika
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Troy University-Montgomery Campus
|
Programs offered
|
|||||||||||||||
| -- |
Troy University-Phenix City Campus
|
Programs offered
|
Closed Nursing Schools/Campuses
The following schools are closed permanently.
|
ITT Technical Institute-Madison (Closed in 2016) ADN |
|
Virginia College-Birmingham (Closed in 2023) ADN |
|
Virginia College-Montgomery (Closed in 2023) ADN |
|
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer (Closed in 2016) ADN |
|
Virginia College-Mobile (Closed in 2023) ADN |
|
ITT Technical Institute-Mobile (Closed in 2016) ADN |
Alabama's NCLEX-RN pass rate Vs. National Average
Alabama's NCLEX-PN pass rate Vs. National Average
Alabama Nursing Salary and Emplyment Statistics
| Median Salary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job title | Total Nurses | Jobs/1000 | Hourly | Annual | |
| Registered Nurses | 49,290 | 25.638 | $27 | $56,570 | |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1,400 | 0.729 | $78 | $162,650 | |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,230 | 1.679 | $45 | $93,040 | |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 12,860 | 6.690 | $18 | $36,890 | |
| Nursing Assistants | 23,280 | 12.108 | $11 | $22,550 | |
| |||||