Registered Nurse Programs in Alabama: 38 Colleges and Schools
38 Alabama schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 6,058 students: 31 public, 6 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
38
Schools in Alabama
6,058
Graduates in 2024
31
Public colleges
1
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Alabama · CIP 51.3801
38 schools in Alabama graduated 6,058 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 31 public, 6 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit. Credentials offered: associate (24), bachelor's (17), master's (12), certificate (5), doctorate (1).
The largest program is University of South Alabama in Mobile with 1,123 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 38 Alabama schools
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Public · 82%
6
Private nonprofit · 16%
1
Private for-profit · 3%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Alabama
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Alabama | Mobile | 1,123 |
| 2 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham | 868 |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa | 485 |
| 4 | University of North Alabama | Florence | 303 |
| 5 | Troy University | Troy | 281 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Alabama by city
Sponsored programs
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38 of 38 schools listed · 26 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham · 5 schools | ||||
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Public | bachelor's, master's | 868 | Website ↗ |
| Jefferson State Community College | Public | associate | 151 | Website ↗ |
| Samford University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's | 102 | Website ↗ |
| Herzing University-Birmingham | Private nonprofit | associate, master's | 62 | Website ↗ |
| Lawson State Community College | Public | associate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Mobile · 4 schools | ||||
| University of South Alabama | Public | bachelor's, master's | 1,123 | Website ↗ |
| Bishop State Community College | Public | associate | 57 | Website ↗ |
| University of Mobile | Private nonprofit | associate, bachelor's, master's | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Spring Hill College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Huntsville · 3 schools | ||||
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Public | bachelor's, master's, certificate | 265 | Website ↗ |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | Public | associate | 43 | Website ↗ |
| Oakwood University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Montgomery · 3 schools | ||||
| Auburn University at Montgomery | Public | bachelor's, master's | 86 | Website ↗ |
| South University-Montgomery | Private for-profit | bachelor's | 29 | Website ↗ |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | Public | associate | 5 | Website ↗ |
| Tuscaloosa · 2 schools | ||||
| The University of Alabama | Public | bachelor's, master's, certificate | 485 | Website ↗ |
| Shelton State Community College | Public | associate | 68 | Website ↗ |
| Alexander City · 1 school | ||||
| Central Alabama Community College | Public | associate | 51 | Website ↗ |
| Andalusia · 1 school | ||||
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College | Public | associate | 58 | Website ↗ |
| Athens · 1 school | ||||
| Athens State University | Public | bachelor's | 10 | Website ↗ |
| Auburn · 1 school | ||||
| Auburn University | Public | bachelor's, certificate, master's | 264 | Website ↗ |
| Bay Minette · 1 school | ||||
| Coastal Alabama Community College | Public | associate | 186 | Website ↗ |
| Boaz · 1 school | ||||
| Snead State Community College | Public | associate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Dothan · 1 school | ||||
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | Public | associate | 139 | Website ↗ |
| Florence · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Alabama | Public | bachelor's, master's, certificate, doctorate | 303 | Website ↗ |
| Gadsden · 1 school | ||||
| Gadsden State Community College | Public | associate | 105 | Website ↗ |
| Hanceville · 1 school | ||||
| George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville | Public | associate | 190 | Website ↗ |
| Jacksonville · 1 school | ||||
| Jacksonville State University | Public | bachelor's, master's | 240 | Website ↗ |
| Jasper · 1 school | ||||
| Bevill State Community College | Public | associate | 182 | Website ↗ |
| Livingston · 1 school | ||||
| University of West Alabama | Public | associate, bachelor's | 49 | Website ↗ |
| Muscle Shoals · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Public | associate | 66 | Website ↗ |
| Phenix City · 1 school | ||||
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Public | associate | 58 | Website ↗ |
| Rainsville · 1 school | ||||
| Northeast Alabama Community College | Public | associate | 51 | Website ↗ |
| Selma · 1 school | ||||
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma | Public | associate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Tanner · 1 school | ||||
| John C Calhoun State Community College | Public | associate | 183 | Website ↗ |
| Troy · 1 school | ||||
| Troy University | Public | associate, bachelor's, master's, certificate | 281 | Website ↗ |
| Tuskegee · 1 school | ||||
| Tuskegee University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Wadley · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Union State Community College | Public | associate | 113 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 38 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 38 | 6,058 | this page |
| Florida | 97 | 18,245 | Programs in Florida → |
| Georgia | 58 | 6,016 | Programs in Georgia → |
| Tennessee | 50 | 4,558 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Mississippi | 23 | 2,588 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Alabama
- How many RN programs are in Alabama?
- 38 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 6,058 students.
- Which Alabama program is the largest?
- University of South Alabama in Mobile, with 1,123 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham (868).
- Are Alabama programs mostly public?
- Yes: 31 public, 6 private nonprofit, 1 private for-profit of the 38 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Alabama?
- Typical RN pay in Alabama is $77,080 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.