6 Nursing colleges in Alabama with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $55,907.
These 6 Nursing programs aren't just accessible—they deliver results. Each school ranks in the 60th percentile or above for social mobility, meaning they actually enroll and graduate low-income students. Then we ranked them by graduate earnings, finding schools that are both accessible AND high-performing.
Auburn University leads the rankings, producing Nursing graduates earning $65,337 while maintaining an 89th percentile mobility score. The University of Alabama follows at $59,221 with a 92nd percentile mobility rating. Across this list, average graduate earnings reach $55,907—demonstrating that schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes.
Jacksonville State University serves 43% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $45,235. University of Alabama in Huntsville delivers a double win: 73rd percentile for mobility with just an 8.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' affordability category. Access AND manageable debt.
Earnings: $65,337 | Mobility: 89th percentile
43% Pell students with $45,235 earnings
8.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.5% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Auburn UniversityPublic | $65,337 | $21,000 | Excellent | $43,605 | High | 89th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $61,767 | $20,705 | Good | $20,297 | Manageable | 73th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $59,221 | $22,750 | Good | $48,666 | High | 92th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | $54,501 | $22,300 | Good | $20,498 | Challenging | 86th percentile mobility | |
| #5 | $49,379 | $24,929 | Good | $26,683 | Challenging | 84th percentile mobility | |
| #6 | $45,235 | $22,189 | Good | $13,672 | Manageable | 86th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
