Nursing degree programs across Alabama's 12 institutions produce graduates earning between $53,984 and $73,569, demonstrating significant variation in career earnings. With the average program earnings at $63,437, these BSN programs position graduates for strong healthcare careers in Alabama's growing medical sector.
Leading the list is Tuskegee University, achieving the highest program earnings at $73,569. Troy University follows with $67,232 earnings, while University of Alabama at Birmingham rounds out the top three at $66,727, showcasing how Alabama's nursing programs consistently deliver strong graduate outcomes above national benchmarks.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tuscaloosa, AL | $85,532 Median Nursing Earnings | $19,169 | 76.6% | 73.4% | |
| #2 | Jacksonville, AL | $83,984 Median Nursing Earnings | $12,472 | 77.7% | 54.7% | |
| #3 | University Of MobilePrivate | Mobile, AL | $79,845 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,550 | 77.9% | 56.9% |
| #4 | Troy UniversityPublic | Troy, AL | $78,785 Median Nursing Earnings | $12,656 | 96.0% | 50.3% |
| #5 | Montgomery, AL | $78,282 Median Nursing Earnings | $11,706 | 91.6% | 32.6% | |
| #6 | Birmingham, AL | $78,224 Median Nursing Earnings | $16,172 | 88.2% | 64.2% | |
| #7 | Mobile, AL | $78,024 Median Nursing Earnings | $12,657 | 71.0% | 52.7% | |
| #8 | Huntsville, AL | $75,430 Median Nursing Earnings | $16,192 | 68.6% | 64.3% | |
| #9 | Florence, AL | $74,550 Median Nursing Earnings | $9,741 | 87.3% | 54.9% | |
| #10 | Auburn UniversityPublic | Auburn, AL | $73,228 Median Nursing Earnings | $16,681 | 45.9% | 82.0% |
| #11 | Samford UniversityPrivate | Birmingham, AL | $72,517 Median Nursing Earnings | $22,716 | 82.4% | 77.0% |
| #12 | Tuskegee UniversityPrivate | Tuskegee, AL | $59,124 Median Nursing Earnings | $34,324 | 48.7% | 55.0% |
