2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Birmingham, Alabama

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Birmingham, Alabama for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Birmingham.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Birmingham, the state of Alabama, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Alabama offers 41 nursing schools consisting of 5 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 30 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Birmingham there are 6 nursing schools with 2 private and 3 public schools in Birmingham to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Birmingham offer 12 nursing degree levels including: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, LPN to RN, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to MSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Birmingham healthcare needs, nursing programs in Birmingham offer 14 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Birmingham have never been more flexible. Birmingham nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Alabama including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Birmingham Nursing Schools

Compare Alabama Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	3	3
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	92.39%	94.00%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	90.50% to 93.47%	91.29% to 96.71%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 3 ADN degree programs and 2 BSN degree programs in Birmingham. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Birmingham to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, AL - 35294-0110
((20) 5) -934-4011

The UAB School of Nursing is located in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of the best options for aspiring nurses who cannot afford to attend college full time. The school allows the students to opt for a decelerated program which enables them to complete the course in as long as five

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 94.52%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Samford University

800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL - 35229-2240
((20) 5) -726-2011

Samford University’s nursing program was the first nursing program in Alabama to be accredited by the National League of Nursing. Since then, it has been striving to instruct its students in a Christian environment that prepares caring, competent, and compassionate graduates who are committed to providing service, scholarship, lifelong learning,

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Programs: Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 92.57%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Jefferson State Community College

2601 Carson Rd, Birmingham, AL - 35215-3098
((20) 5) -853-1200

Established in 1965, the Jefferson State Community College Nursing aims to provide full and equal access to opportunities for education so that the graduates go on to practice safe, competent, patient-centred care in the ever-changing global health care system. Jefferson State CC uses educational methods that are current and supportive

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 88.40%

Alabama has 27 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Birmingham does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Alabama's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Alexander City, Andalusia, Bay Minette, Birmingham, Boaz, Dothan, Gadsden, Hanceville, Jasper, Livingston, Mobile, Montgomery, Muscle Shoals, Phenix City, Rainsville, Selma, Tanner, Tuscaloosa, Tuskegee and Wadley.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics