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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)

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeAndalusia, AL

Lurleen B Wallace Community College is a public community / two-year college in Andalusia, AL. It reported 83 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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Northeast Alabama Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeRainsville, AL

Northeast Alabama Community College is a public community / two-year college in Rainsville, AL. It reported 118 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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Northwest Shoals Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMuscle Shoals, AL

Northwest Shoals Community College is a public community / two-year college in Muscle Shoals, AL. It reported 133 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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Reid State Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeEvergreen, AL

Reid State Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Evergreen, AL. It reported 64 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Samford University

Private nonprofitUniversityBirmingham, AL

Samford University is a private nonprofit university in Birmingham, AL. It reported 226 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate-CRNA

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

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Shelton State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeTuscaloosa, AL

Shelton State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Tuscaloosa, AL. It reported 189 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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Snead State Community College campus

Snead State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBoaz, AL

Snead State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Boaz, AL. It reported 46 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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South University-Montgomery

Private for-profitUniversityMontgomery, AL

South University-Montgomery is a private for-profit university in Montgomery, AL. It reported 31 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

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Southern Union State Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWadley, AL

Southern Union State Community College is a public community / two-year college in Wadley, AL. It reported 239 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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Spring Hill College campus

Spring Hill College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeMobile, AL

Spring Hill College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Mobile, AL. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL

CCNE: BSN

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The University of Alabama

PublicUniversityTuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is a public university in Tuscaloosa, AL. It reported 538 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, PhD

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

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Troy University campus

Troy University

PublicUniversityTroy, AL

Troy University is a public university in Troy, AL. It reported 302 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

ACEN: MSN, ADN, BSN, DNP

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Tuskegee University campus

Tuskegee University

Private nonprofitUniversityTuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University is a private nonprofit university in Tuskegee, AL. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

ACEN: BSN

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University of Alabama at Birmingham campus

University of Alabama at Birmingham

PublicUniversityBirmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in Birmingham, AL. It reported 1,053 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Alabama in Huntsville campus

University of Alabama in Huntsville

PublicUniversityHuntsville, AL

University of Alabama in Huntsville is a public university in Huntsville, AL. It reported 297 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Mobile

Private nonprofitUniversityMobile, AL

University of Mobile is a private nonprofit university in Mobile, AL. It reported 55 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP, PhD-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master'sACEN: ADN

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University of North Alabama campus

University of North Alabama

PublicUniversityFlorence, AL

University of North Alabama is a public university in Florence, AL. It reported 303 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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

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University of South Alabama campus

University of South Alabama

PublicUniversityMobile, AL

University of South Alabama is a public university in Mobile, AL. It reported 1,440 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-Leadership, DNP

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

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University of West Alabama

PublicUniversityLivingston, AL

University of West Alabama is a public university in Livingston, AL. It reported 49 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN

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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.