Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL

CIP 51.38

$65,173Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,224Median earnings 4 years after
$84,228Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
363Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Alabama at Birmingham earn a median of $65,173 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $18,000, about 28% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's degree) at other Alabama schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee
$78,874$29,500
South University-Montgomery
Montgomery
$77,635$23,592
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
$73,000$20,000
Auburn University at Montgomery
Montgomery
$69,625$17,245
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$69,447$20,000
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
$68,896$15,330
Auburn University
Auburn
$67,120$20,449
Troy University
Troy
$66,344$21,625
University of Mobile
Mobile
$66,307$25,750
Samford University
Birmingham
$64,226$25,000
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville
$63,036$20,911
University of North Alabama
Florence
$61,137$21,761

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Alabama at Birmingham make?

The median salary is $65,173 one year after graduation and $84,228 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.