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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Alabama

1,586 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,553
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,553
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 18
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 18
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 18
Bachelor’s Degree 15

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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 28.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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
4,763 Total Students

The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Wallace State, Hanceville grads earn an average salary of $30,399.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,653 Total Students

86% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Coastal Alabama Community College will pay a net price of $8,924. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

131 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,278 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $28,285 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,267. 80% of students get financical aid.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,204 Total Students

A typical student attending Bevill State Community College will pay a net price of $8,600. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,681 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,384. 91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,176 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,352. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,743 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,993 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $4,538. Graduates earn an average $24,906 after graduation.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,950 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,999 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
279 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,515.

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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