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

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.

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