by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,929 master's degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of registered nursing for getting your master's 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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 registered nursing students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Registered Nursing Master's 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 registered nursing students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in registered nursing has to take a look at University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Birmingham.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of Alabama at Birmingham
It is hard to beat University of South Alabama if you wish to pursue a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, USA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of South Alabama
The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in registered nursing. UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from The University of Alabama
Auburn University is a great decision for students interested in a master's degree in registered nursing. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Auburn University
UAH is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of Alabama in Huntsville
UNA is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Florence.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from University of North Alabama
Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Jacksonville State University
Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Troy University
AUM is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Montgomery.More information about a master’s in registered nursing from Auburn University at Montgomery
Learn about other programs related to Registered Nursing that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 777 |
| Georgia | 370 | 422 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 165 |
| Virginia | 331 | 240 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 544 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 638 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 223 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 14 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 91 |
| West Virginia | 164 | 79 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 51 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 17 |
