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Best Nursing Schools in Alabama: 2026-2027 Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Alabama combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like Auburn University lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

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A Auburn, AL

A top-ten nursing school, Auburn University is a public institution in Auburn, Alabama ranked #8 nationally. Total enrollment is about 34,100 students.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

2

A Huntsville, AL

University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 69%.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

3

A- Birmingham, AL

Ranked #42 nationally, Samford University is a private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, Alabama. Annual in-state tuition is $40,150.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

4

A- Boaz, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,278, Snead State Community College in Boaz, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

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A- Rainsville, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,208 students.

Offering ADN Program

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A- Birmingham, AL

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,501 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

7

A- Mobile, AL

Based in Mobile, Alabama, University of South Alabama is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,379 within ten years.

14 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

8
C

A- Phenix City, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,100, Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,705 students.

Offering ADN Program

9

A- Florence, AL

University of North Alabama provides nursing education from its campus in Florence, Alabama. Total enrollment is about 10,200 students.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

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G

A- Hanceville, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,220, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville in Hanceville, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

11

B+ Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama is a public institution in Livingston, Alabama. Graduates earn a median of $44,232 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

12

B+ Mobile, AL

University of Mobile is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mobile, Alabama with about 1,545 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN

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G

B+ Dothan, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $4,980, George C Wallace Community College-Dothan in Dothan, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $31,399 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

14
G

B+ Gadsden, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $4,272, Gadsden State Community College in Gadsden, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,071 students.

Offering ADN Program

15

B+ Birmingham, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,100, Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,719 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

16

B+ Wadley, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,597 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

17

B+ Bay Minette, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

18

B+ Troy, AL

A public institution, Troy University serves students in Troy, Alabama. Annual in-state tuition is $10,176.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

19

B+ Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery is a public institution in Montgomery, Alabama. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

20

B+ Jacksonville, AL

Based in Jacksonville, Alabama, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,894.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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B

B+ Jasper, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $4,734, Bevill State Community College in Jasper, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,107 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

22
C

B+ Alexander City, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,110, Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,140 students.

Offering ADN Program

23
L

B+ Andalusia, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,190, Lurleen B Wallace Community College in Andalusia, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

Offering ADN Program

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L

B+ Birmingham, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,453 students.

Offering ADN Program

25
S

B Tuscaloosa, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,127, Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,014 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

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