RN Options - Expenses
Tuition for RN Mobility courses is assessed by the credit hour. Thus, the cost of attendance varies based on the number of courses for which a student is currently enrolled.
Tuition varies per credit hour. Additional information about tuition may be found at: http://academicoutreach.ua.edu/page.cfm?page=prospective_students&sub_page=17
Below is an estimated budget for a student who has completed all pre-requisite courses and been promoted into the upper division of the RN to BSN Track:
Estimated Costs
In addition to expenses common to all students enrolled at The University of Alabama, there are additional expenses specific to the nursing program. These additional expenses are listed below to help students plan. The expenses of the first and last semesters in upper division are greater than those of intervening semesters.
Type of Expense |
Approximate Cost |
Health Insurance--Students must provide evidence of adequate health insurance to cover long-term and emergency treatment or be prepared to pay for such services if the need arises. |
Variable annual costs |
Liability Insurance--All students enrolled in clinical nursing courses are required to have liability insurance coverage. The cost of this insurance is billed through the Bursar's Office to the student each semester. |
$15.00 Annual cost |
Clinical Laboratory Fees--Fees for clinical nursing courses are assessed each semester and are included in the tuition and fees statement issued by the University. Cost is dependent on the course's credit hours. |
$15.00-$30.00 Semester cost |
CPR Certification--Evidence of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that extends through the entire semester is required before a student begins a clinical nursing course. Fees charged by certifying agencies for initial certification and annual renewal vary. |
$25.00 (may vary) Annual cost |
Hepatitis B Vaccine--All students enrolled in the first upper division clinical nursing course are required to show evidence of immunization against the Hepatitis B virus. Costs associated with immunization are the student's responsibility and vary with the provider. |
One-time variable cost |
Actual costs will vary from this estimated budget depending upon the number of course hours taken and upon whether books are purchased new or used.