by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNA among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #721 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 721 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alabama | 7 of 36 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 134 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at UNA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 162 |
| Master’s | 126 |
| Professional Certificate | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Alabama handed out 162 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
UNA is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 84 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 410 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,638 a year. This is above $53,815, the median for all majors at UNA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNA, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,167, the typical median for all majors at UNA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,600 | $20,400 |
| Fees | $1,920 | $1,920 |
Learn more about UNA tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at UNA were White. About 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Alabama with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
UNA awarded 162 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 126 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 15 |
