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Best Nursing Schools in Alabama (2026)

Alabama has 121 nursing programs across 26 cities. 68 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 93%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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121
Total programs
6
Program types
93%
Avg NCLEX rate
68
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Top BSN Programs in Alabama by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Alabama by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Troy University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Troy, AL•$9,792 in / $19,584 out
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Auburn University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Auburn, AL•$12,536 in / $33,944 out
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University of Mobile — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Mobile, AL•$26,120
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University of North Alabama — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Florence, AL•$11,990 in / $22,190 out
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University of Mobile — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Mobile, AL•$26,120
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University of North Alabama — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Florence, AL•$11,990 in / $22,190 out
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University of South Alabama — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Mobile, AL•$9,676 in / $18,652 out
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University of South Alabama — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Mobile, AL•$9,676 in / $18,652 out

Nursing Programs in Alabama by Type

ADN
28 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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BSN
16 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
View BSN in Alabama→All states
ABSN
3 programs
Avg NCLEX: 99%
View ABSN in Alabama→All states
RN to BSN
12 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
View RN to BSN in Alabama→All states
MSN
14 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
View MSN in Alabama→All states
DNP
26 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
View DNP in Alabama→All states

Nursing Programs in Alabama by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Mobile (21)Birmingham (17)Huntsville (11)Montgomery (7)Troy (7)Jacksonville (6)Tuscaloosa (6)Auburn (5)Florence (5)Bay Minette (3)Rainsville (3)Selma (3)Wadley (3)

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Alabama

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Gadsden State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,032 in / $7,080 out
Gadsden State Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,032 in / $7,080 out
Bevill State Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,678 in / $8,234 out
Bevill State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,678 in / $8,234 out
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,680 in / $8,490 out
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,680 in / $8,490 out
Selma University
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$4,800
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,890 in / $8,700 out
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,920 in / $8,730 out
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,920 in / $8,730 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Alabama?

There are 121 nursing programs in Alabama, spanning 28 ADN, 16 BSN, 3 ABSN, 12 RN to BSN, 14 MSN, 26 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Alabama?

Based on 68 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Alabama is 93%. The highest rate is 100% at University of Mobile.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Alabama?

The most affordable option is Gadsden State Community College (ADN) at $4,032 in / $7,080 out.

Compare Alabama with Nearby States

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Helpful Guides for Alabama Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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