Best Online Nursing Programs in Prichard, AL (2026)

Prichard, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $2,348 to $15,171 per year for indexed programs. Prichard has a population of about 19,121. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% 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 Prichard

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Prichard, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prichard city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Prichard. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, AL 6.9 miles from Prichard BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,916
Avg net price $5,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Coastal Alabama Community College

Bay Minette, AL 21.4 miles from Prichard BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,894
Avg net price $13,644/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,040
Out‑of‑state$8,910
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Reid State Technical College

Evergreen, AL 83.8 miles from Prichard BOC Score 41.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,982
Avg net price $1,739/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lurleen B Wallace Community College

Andalusia, AL 106.4 miles from Prichard BOC Score 59.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,307
Avg net price $2,792/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

George C Wallace State Community College-Selma

Selma, AL 132.5 miles from Prichard BOC Score 44.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,598
Avg net price $9,272/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,740
Out‑of‑state$8,610
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Enterprise State Community College

Enterprise, AL 140.5 miles from Prichard BOC Score 44.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,572
Avg net price $12,609/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,100
Out‑of‑state$8,970
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Montgomery, AL 151.3 miles from Prichard BOC Score 45.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,183
Avg net price $8,325/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Dothan, AL 162.1 miles from Prichard BOC Score 48.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,399
Avg net price $1,170/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,980
Out‑of‑state$8,850
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Prichard

Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$79,490Mobile, AL$90,227
Licensed Practical Nurse$57,030Mobile, AL$64,733
Nurse Anesthetist$190,300AL statewide$216,005
Nurse MidwifeN/AAL statewide
Nurse Practitioner$103,480Mobile, AL$117,457
Nursing Assistant$30,880Mobile, AL$35,051

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.


Prichard at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,121Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$35,331Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+9.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Mobile County10,326 workers, 126 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Prichard, AL?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Prichard are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Prichard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Prichard are: Nurse Anesthetist ($190,300), Nurse Practitioner ($103,480), Registered Nurse ($79,490). 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 Pascagoula instead of Prichard?

Pascagoula, MS is 37.6 miles from Prichard 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 Prichard an affordable place to study nursing?

Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard 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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Other Programs Available in Prichard

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Prichard:

Data verified: July 23, 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.