by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at UAB. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 10 schools (Master’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 #229 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 229 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Alabama | 2 of 36 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 552 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alabama at Birmingham awarded 474 master’s degrees in nursing.
UAB is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 1 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 115 |
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 76% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 362 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 28 |
UAB awarded 474 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alabama at Birmingham conferred 7 doctoral degrees in nursing.
UAB is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 2 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 62 |
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at UAB were White. Roughly 43% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UAB conferred 7 doctoral completions in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UAB. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 394 |