by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 21 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,116 associate degrees in nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of nursing for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for nursing students seeking a an associate degree.
It's hard to beat Herzing University - Birmingham if you want to pursue an associate degree in nursing. Herzing University - Birmingham is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Birmingham.
Nursing associate degree recipients from Herzing University - Birmingham earn a boost of about $5,506 above the typical earnings of nursing graduates.
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Wallace Community College, Dothan is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Wallace, Dothan is a small public college located in the small city of Dothan.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career earnings of $53,109.
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Troy University is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public university with a fairly large student population.
After graduation, nursing associate recipients usually earn around $51,198 at the beginning of their careers.
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Jefferson State Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Soon after graduating, nursing associate recipients generally make about $53,304 in their early careers.
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Wallace State, Hanceville is a moderately-sized public college located in the distant town of Hanceville.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $47,854 for their early career.
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Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the nursing program make about $53,533 in their early career salary.
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University of West Alabama is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote area of Livingston.
After graduation, nursing associate recipients typically earn about $52,682 in their early careers.
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Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the nursing program report average early career income of $51,488.
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CVCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Phenix City.
Those nursing students who get their associate degree from Chattahoochee Valley Community College make $6,615 more than the average nursing grad.
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Bishop State Community College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $55,330 in their early career salary.
More information about a associate in nursing from Bishop State Community CollegeExplore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 1,269 |
| Georgia | 121 | 1,473 |
| Florida | 121 | 9,083 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 2,538 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 1,212 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 1,235 |
| Virginia | 97 | 2,569 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 813 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 1,848 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 966 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 1,223 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 2,116 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 461 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 312 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 99 |
| Dental Support Services | 91 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 61 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 6 |
