by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Alabama. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of South Alabama highly for nursing, coming in at #835 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 835 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alabama | 9 of 36 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 161 of 550 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at University of South Alabama, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 354 |
| Master’s | 769 |
| Professional Certificate | 139 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Alabama awarded 354 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
University of South Alabama ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 9 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 137 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 610 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Alabama report a median salary of $98,565 a year. This is higher than $79,052, the median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Alabama, nursing students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is lower than $26,513, the typical median for all majors at University of South Alabama.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,256 | $17,952 |
| Fees | $1,140 | $1,140 |
Read more about University of South Alabama tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Alabama were White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Alabama with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 220 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 23 |
University of South Alabama granted 354 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Alabama. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 769 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 139 |
