by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAB. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAB among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #237 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 237 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alabama | 2 of 36 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at UAB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 394 |
| Master’s | 474 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 394 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UAB is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 3 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAB earn a median of $89,452 a year. This is above $72,945, the median for all majors at UAB.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAB, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $21,911 in student loans. This is lower than $26,162, the typical median for all majors at UAB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $22,512 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UAB were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 252 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 18 |
UAB awarded 394 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UAB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 474 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 7 |
