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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Alabama

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Alabama

1,369 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Alabama in the 2021-2022 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 40 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Alabama

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,347
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,347
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 11
Bachelor’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 26.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 64.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Alabama

34,780 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $24,110, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,204 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,048 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,657 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,371 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,087. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. In their early career, Bevill State Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,602.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,899 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,724 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,520.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $23,566 after graduation.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,659 Total Students

In their early career, Shelton State Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,902. This public school has an average net price of $8,017. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,308 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. A typical student attending GSCC will pay a net price of $4,239.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,069 Total Students

79% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $7,780.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
374 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $22,880 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in AL

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 7% $38,010
Nursing Assistants 7% $23,290

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Allied Health Professions 1,671
Allied Health Services 1,021
Health/Medical Admin Services 591
Dental Support Services 224
Health Sciences & Services 216
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 155
Mental & Social Health Services 104
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 28

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