# Auburn University at Montgomery: Nursing (bachelor's)

Montgomery, AL. IPEDS 100830, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/auburn-university-at-montgomery/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,625
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,282 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,375 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in AL: 5 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AL median for this major (12 colleges, $78,124): +$158
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,930

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.79 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,282 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,706 | $56,072 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,309 | $58,960 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,202 | $63,238 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,387 | $83,284 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $16,117 | $77,200 | 1.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $85,532 | $25,006 | $22,420 | 73% |
| Jacksonville State University | $83,984 | $21,500 | $14,279 | 55% |
| University of Mobile | $79,845 | $31,000 | $22,382 | 57% |
| Troy University | $78,785 | $25,000 | $16,527 | 50% |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $78,282 | $26,375 | $13,224 | 33% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $78,224 | $21,911 | $18,749 | 64% |
| University of South Alabama | $78,024 | $26,000 | $17,648 | 53% |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | $75,430 | $28,500 | $18,796 | 64% |
| University of North Alabama | $74,550 | $25,000 | $12,170 | 55% |
| Auburn University | $73,228 | $20,449 | $24,323 | 82% |
| Spring Hill College | $72,755 | not reported | $20,449 | 52% |
| Samford University | $72,517 | $25,750 | $32,622 | 77% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $79,570 Montgomery, AL, $77,080 AL, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $96,820 Montgomery, AL, $97,790 AL, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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