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Top Nursing Schools in Alabama

This page lists 39 schools in Alabama that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 20 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 24 associate degree (ADN), 16 bachelor's (BSN), 13 master's and 9 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 33 public, 5 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit. 36 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Birmingham (5), Mobile (4), Montgomery (3) and Huntsville (2).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (39)

Athens State University campus

Athens State University

PublicUniversityAthens, AL

Athens State University is a public university in Athens, AL. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Auburn University campus

Auburn University

PublicUniversityAuburn, AL

Auburn University is a public university in Auburn, AL. It reported 268 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Auburn University at Montgomery campus

Auburn University at Montgomery

PublicUniversityMontgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery is a public university in Montgomery, AL. It reported 92 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: MSN, DNP, Post-Master's, BSN

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Bevill State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeJasper, AL

Bevill State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Jasper, AL. It reported 348 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Bishop State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMobile, AL

Bishop State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Mobile, AL. It reported 103 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Central Alabama Community College campus

Central Alabama Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAlexander City, AL

Central Alabama Community College is a public community / two-year college in Alexander City, AL. It reported 128 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Chattahoochee Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePhenix City, AL

Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Phenix City, AL. It reported 104 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Coastal Alabama Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBay Minette, AL

Coastal Alabama Community College is a public community / two-year college in Bay Minette, AL. It reported 386 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Enterprise State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeEnterprise, AL

Enterprise State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Enterprise, AL. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Gadsden State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGadsden, AL

Gadsden State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Gadsden, AL. It reported 205 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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George C Wallace Community College-Dothan campus

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDothan, AL

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan is a public community / two-year college in Dothan, AL. It reported 204 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHanceville, AL

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville is a public community / two-year college in Hanceville, AL. It reported 355 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSelma, AL

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma is a public community / two-year college in Selma, AL. It reported 54 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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H Councill Trenholm State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMontgomery, AL

H Councill Trenholm State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Montgomery, AL. It reported 13 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Herzing University-Birmingham

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionBirmingham, AL

Herzing University-Birmingham is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Birmingham, AL. It reported 62 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHuntsville, AL

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Huntsville, AL. It reported 95 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Jacksonville State University campus

Jacksonville State University

PublicUniversityJacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University is a public university in Jacksonville, AL. It reported 286 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Public Health, Grad Cert-Public Health, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Jefferson State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBirmingham, AL

Jefferson State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Birmingham, AL. It reported 151 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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John C Calhoun State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeTanner, AL

John C Calhoun State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Tanner, AL. It reported 367 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Lawson State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBirmingham, AL

Lawson State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Birmingham, AL. It reported 52 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Before you apply in Alabama

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Alabama. See online coursework and clinical requirements.