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Nursing Practice in Georgia

Nursing Practice Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 295 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in GA.

A Nursing Practice major is the 83rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 130
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 130
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 130
Master’s Degree 90
Bachelor’s Degree 70
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 34.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Georgia

There are 91,540 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Georgia

In this state, nursing practice grads earn an average of $106,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,030.

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There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brenau University

Gainesville
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Brenau. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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

25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $24,744.

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#3

Emory University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,583. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,449. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

A typical student attending UNG will pay a net price of $10,998. 91% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Nursing Practice Careers in GA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Registered Nursing 5,711
Family Practice Nursing 720
Nursing Science 114
Adult Health Nursing 106
Nursing Administration 50
School Nursing 30
Mental Health Nursing 26
Nursing Research & Other 24

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