Best Online Nursing Programs in Valley, AL (2026)

Valley, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $19,815 per year for indexed programs. Valley has a population of about 10,406. Median household income is $55,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% 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 Valley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Valley 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 Valley. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Phenix City, AL 27.5 miles from Valley BOC Score 36.7
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,438
Avg net price $4,244/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,100
Out‑of‑state$8,970
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

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

#2

Southern Union State Community College

Wadley, AL 31.7 miles from Valley BOC Score 51.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,597
Avg net price $6,142/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Alabama Community College

Alexander City, AL 45.5 miles from Valley BOC Score 39.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,506
Avg net price $15,996/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,110
Out‑of‑state$8,980
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

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

#4

H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Montgomery, AL 75.0 miles from Valley 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

#5

Gadsden State Community College

Gadsden, AL 94.6 miles from Valley BOC Score 47.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,937
Avg net price $3,515/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,272
Out‑of‑state$7,368
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

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

#6

George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

Dothan, AL 104.4 miles from Valley 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

#7

Samford University

Birmingham, AL 104.8 miles from Valley BOC Score 66.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,469
Avg net price $32,622/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 105.7 miles from Valley BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,651/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Valley

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Registered Nurse$77,080
Licensed Practical Nurse$57,030
Nurse Anesthetist$190,300
Nurse MidwifeN/A
Nurse Practitioner$105,750
Nursing Assistant$34,140

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.


Valley at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,422Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Chambers County330 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Valley, AL?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Valley 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 in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Alabama are: Nurse Anesthetist ($190,300), Nurse Practitioner ($105,750), Registered Nurse ($77,080). Wages for Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of Valley?

La Grange, GA is 17.1 miles from Valley 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 Valley an affordable place to study nursing?

Valley’s median household income of $55,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valley 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 Valley

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

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.