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Nursing Schools in Georgia

7,154 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Nursing major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,954
Associate Degree 1,473
Master’s Degree 1,353
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 236
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 96
Post-Master’s Certificate 96
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 24.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 56.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Georgia

There are 94,030 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $106,750, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

806 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. An average student at South University's online programs will pay a net price of $22,142. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
571 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $22,597.

464 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $12,239. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

365 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,571. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,330 Total Students

In their early career, Chamberlain - Georgia grads earn an average salary of $72,210. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Chamberlain - Georgia.

295 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

In their early career, CSU grads earn an average salary of $33,372. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,522.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,520. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,345 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,536 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,354. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Nurse Midwives 24% $98,680
Nurse Anesthetists 20% $146,460
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
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
Allied Health Services 405

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