Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degree · University of West Alabama · Livingston, AL
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of West Alabama earn a median of $66,312 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839). Median debt is $20,750, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Alabama schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham | $73,342 | $19,259 |
| Fortis College-Dothan Dothan | $71,678 | $28,450 |
| Bishop State Community College Mobile | $71,034 | — |
| Southern Union State Community College Wadley | $69,147 | $9,750 |
| Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette | $67,900 | $13,053 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College Phenix City | $67,491 | $13,133 |
| George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Selma | $67,158 | — |
| Lurleen B Wallace Community College Andalusia | $65,605 | — |
| Fortis College Mobile | $64,979 | $27,910 |
| Lawson State Community College Birmingham | $64,547 | — |
| Jefferson State Community College Birmingham | $63,811 | $11,000 |
| Bevill State Community College Jasper | $63,532 | — |
| Troy University Troy | $61,890 | $20,417 |
| Gadsden State Community College Gadsden | $61,443 | — |
| Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa | $60,540 | — |
Other programs at University of West Alabama
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$67,474 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$65,443 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$62,006 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$59,079 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$56,329 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
$55,653 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$54,953 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$36,920 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$31,786 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,019 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$50,652 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's degree
$35,960 - Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's degree
$41,440 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$58,218
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of West Alabama make?
The median salary is $66,312 one year after graduation and $66,588 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.