2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Nursing is one of the most popular subjects to study in Georgia. With 7,112 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 35 schools in Georgia to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Chamberlain University - Georgia the best school in Georgia for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Chamberlain - Georgia is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Atlanta.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Chamberlain - Georgia accumulate an average of around $37,103 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Emory take out $25,656 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $556, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Augusta University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, nursing graduates from Augusta University take out $22,117 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $127.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Georgia Southern University is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. GaSou is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at GaSou take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,652. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $121, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Out of the 35 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Georgia landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at UNG accumulate an average of around $23,027 in student debt.
South University’s online programs ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. South University's online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at South University's online programs accumulate an average of around $38,724 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $250.
Herzing University - Atlanta ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Herzing University - Atlanta is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.
On average, nursing graduates from Herzing University - Atlanta take out $42,677 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $204.
Berry College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Berry accumulate an average of around $22,925 in student debt.
Georgia College & State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Georgia College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville.
Nursing majors at Georgia College take out an average of $23,239 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $322.
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Piedmont College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the distant town of Demorest, Piedmont College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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