Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor's degree · University of South Alabama · Mobile, AL
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of South Alabama earn a median of $69,447 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 $20,000, about 29% 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
| College | Earnings (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 |
| 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 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham | $65,173 | $18,000 |
| 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 |
Other programs at University of South Alabama
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$127,618 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$117,532 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$104,698 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$81,499 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$78,295 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesDoctoral degree
$75,598 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$71,116 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$69,115 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,175 - MedicineDoctoral degree
$60,781 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$59,626 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$59,611 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$59,547 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$59,414 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$56,344 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$55,256 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$53,827 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$50,877 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,515 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$48,795
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of South Alabama make?
The median salary is $69,447 one year after graduation and $70,878 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.