by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for registered nursing students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,116 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
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Your choice of registered nursing for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality registered nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.
The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Alabama.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a an associate degree.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in registered nursing needs to check out Herzing University - Birmingham. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Herzing University - Birmingham is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Herzing University - Birmingham
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in registered nursing has to look into Wallace Community College, Dothan. Located in the small city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Wallace Community College, Dothan
It's difficult to beat Troy University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. TROY is a large public university located in the town of Troy.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Troy University
It is difficult to beat Jefferson State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Jeff State is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Jefferson State Community College
Located in the town of Hanceville, Wallace State, Hanceville is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Wallace State Community College, Hanceville
Shelton State Community College is a small public college located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Shelton State Community College
Located in the rural area of Livingston, University of West Alabama is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from University of West Alabama
Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Bay Minette.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Coastal Alabama Community College
Located in the rural area of Phenix City, CVCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Bishop State Community College
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 1,269 |
| Florida | 232 | 9,011 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 2,538 |
| Georgia | 217 | 1,473 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 813 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 1,235 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 1,212 |
| Virginia | 158 | 2,569 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 1,848 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 966 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 1,223 |
One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
