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Best Nursing Schools in Birmingham, Alabama (2026)

Birmingham has 17 nursing programs across 6 program types. 9 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 95%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Birmingham by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Birmingham, AL•$17,664
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Birmingham

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Lawson State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,980 in / $8,790 out
Lawson State Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,980 in / $8,790 out
Jefferson State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,040 in / $8,850 out
Herzing University-Birmingham
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$9,160
Herzing University-Birmingham
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$9,160
Herzing University-Birmingham
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$13,420
Herzing University-Birmingham
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$13,420
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$17,664

Programs in Birmingham by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

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Other Cities in Alabama

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