Is Herzing University-Birmingham worth it?
Herzing University-Birmingham is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Birmingham, Alabama (large suburb), part of the Herzing University system. It awarded 195 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, emergency medical technology and practical nursing.
Herzing University-Birmingham is part of Herzing University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Herzing University-Birmingham
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$50,047
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,575
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,909
Average net price
$19,651
Completion rate
13%
Completions (2024)
195
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
442
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $73,342 | $86,632 | 309 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $30,821 | $38,352 | 292 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $103,068 | $120,338 | 234 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $54,065 | $70,854 | 190 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $34,039 | $44,890 | 164 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $27,871 | $37,853 | 143 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $30,106 | $36,188 | 137 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,469 | $66,379 | 130 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $47,310 | $71,753 | 115 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $39,231 | $51,098 | 100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $43,769 | $57,768 | 93 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $67,229 | $69,601 | 73 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | $57,229 | $70,624 | 53 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate certificate | $107,900 | N/A | 53 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $30,536 | $32,081 | 40 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 62 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 33 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 30 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 12 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Associate | 9 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 8 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Associate | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate | 3 |
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Sources: federal figures for Herzing University-Birmingham. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
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