Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Mobile

University of Mobile's nursing program costs more than the typical Alabama nursing degree while delivering below-average results. At $31,000 in debt, graduates here borrow $5,000 more than the state median—yet earn $66,307, landing them in just the 40th percentile among Alabama nursing programs. Compare that to Tuskegee or South University-Montgomery, where graduates earn $12,000-plus more annually with similar or lower debt loads.

The earnings gap widens when looking nationally, where University of Mobile ranks in the bottom 10th percentile of all nursing programs. That $8,500 shortfall compared to the national median compounds over a career. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 isn't catastrophic—you'll manage the payments—but you're paying premium prices for mid-tier outcomes in a state with notably stronger options at the flagship University of Alabama or Auburn Montgomery.

If University of Mobile offers specific advantages like location convenience or a values-aligned environment, the premium might make sense for your family. But purely as a financial investment, this nursing program asks you to accept higher debt for earnings that lag both state and national benchmarks. At minimum, compare total cost of attendance against University of Alabama or Auburn options before committing.