Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Published tuition$5,040 - $12,032
Online programs--
Best Online Nursing Programs in Auburn, AL (2026)
Auburn, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $19,815 per year for indexed programs. Auburn has a population of about 78,738. Median household income is $56,123 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $190,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Auburn
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Auburn. Distances are calculated from Auburn city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Auburn. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Columbus Technical College
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Online programsYes
Central Alabama Community College
Published tuition$5,040 - $19,815
Online programsYes
Southern Union State Community College
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Online programsYes
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Published tuitionContact school for pricing
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Auburn
Auburn is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area (BLS area code 12220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $78,040 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $88,783 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $50,630 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $57,600 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $190,300 | AL statewide | $216,496 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | AL statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $108,500 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $123,436 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,530 | Auburn-Opelika, AL | $40,421 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Auburn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,738 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,123 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 62.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Auburn-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Valley, AL – 22.8 mi away (20,441 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 36.3 mi away (263,737 pop)
- La Grange, GA – 39.1 mi away (36,270 pop)
- Newnan, GA – 67.3 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Carrollton, GA – 71.3 mi away (46,695 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Auburn, AL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Auburn. The closest is Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, AL (29.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is H Councill Trenholm State Community College (52.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Auburn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Auburn are: Nurse Anesthetist ($190,300), Nurse Practitioner ($108,500), Registered Nurse ($78,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Valley instead of Auburn?
Valley, AL is 22.8 miles from Auburn and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Auburn an affordable place to study nursing?
Auburn’s median household income of $56,123 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.