Practical Nursing Schools in Georgia

2,449 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Georgia in the 2022-2023 year.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Georgia

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1,715
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	734
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	734

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Georgia is as follows:

• Asian: 1.6%
• Black or African American: 46.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
• White: 36.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
• Other Races: 3.1%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 61,070 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $25,870, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Practical Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	GA Job Growth	GA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	16%	$24,680
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	11%	$41,890

Related Majors in Georgia

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major	Annual Graduates in GA
Nursing	7,112
Public Health	1,455
Allied Health Professions	1,299
Health/Medical Admin Services	1,116
Rehabilitation Professions	574
Medicine	565
Health Sciences & Services	544
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences	430

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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