Nurse Practitioner Programs in Alabama: 13 Colleges and Schools
13 Alabama schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 688 students: 9 public, 3 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Alabama · CIP 51.3805
13 schools in Alabama graduated 688 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 9 public, 3 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: doctorate (11), certificate (3), master's (3).
The largest program is University of South Alabama in Mobile with 315 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 13 Alabama schools
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Largest programs in Alabama
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Alabama | Mobile | 315 |
| 2 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | 178 |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 50 |
| 4 | Samford University | Birmingham | 40 |
| 5 | Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville | 31 |
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All programs in Alabama by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham · 3 schools | ||||
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Public | doctorate | 178 | Website ↗ |
| Samford University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Mobile · 2 schools | ||||
| University of South Alabama | Public | certificate, doctorate | 315 | Website ↗ |
| University of Mobile | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Montgomery · 2 schools | ||||
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Public | doctorate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| South University-Montgomery | Private for-profit | master's | 2 | Website ↗ |
| Auburn · 1 school | ||||
| Auburn University | Public | doctorate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Florence · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Alabama | Public | doctorate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Huntsville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Public | certificate, doctorate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville · 1 school | ||||
| Jacksonville State University | Public | doctorate | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Troy · 1 school | ||||
| Troy University | Public | doctorate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| Tuscaloosa · 1 school | ||||
| The University of Alabama | Public | doctorate | 50 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 13 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 13 | 688 | this page |
| Florida | 23 | 1,919 | Programs in Florida → |
| Tennessee | 19 | 699 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Georgia | 15 | 958 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Mississippi | 5 | 91 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Alabama
- How many NP programs are in Alabama?
- 13 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 688 students.
- Which Alabama program is the largest?
- University of South Alabama in Mobile, with 315 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham (178).
- Are Alabama programs mostly public?
- Yes: 9 public, 3 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 13 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Alabama?
- Typical NP pay in Alabama is $105,750 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.