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2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Georgia

57 Colleges
$69,929 Avg Salary
$25,294 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing 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 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 57 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

Check out the nursing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Georgia.

Our analysis found South University’s online programs to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a degree in Georgia. South University's online programs is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Savannah.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at South University's online programs take out is $40,204. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $250.

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#2

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

Nursing majors at Emory take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $556, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Augusta University

Augusta, GA

The excellent programs at Augusta University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Georgia. Located in the city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Augusta University take out $22,034 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $127.

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#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgia Southern University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Georgia list. GaSou is a very large public school located in the town of Statesboro.

Nursing majors at GaSou take out an average of $28,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $121, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The excellent programs at Chamberlain University - Georgia helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Georgia. Chamberlain - Georgia is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Atlanta.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Chamberlain - Georgia take out is $38,460. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Nursing at Chamberlain University - Georgia Report

With a ranking of #6, Columbus State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbus, CSU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at CSU take out is $31,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $97.

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Kennesaw State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the large suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, nursing graduates from KSU Georgia carry an average student debt load of $24,858.

Full Nursing at Kennesaw State University Report

Albany State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular nursing programs. Located in the city of Albany, Albany State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, nursing graduates from Albany State take out $27,672 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Middle Georgia State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.

Nursing majors at Middle Georgia State University take out an average of $23,613 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Nursing at Middle Georgia State University Report

#10

Mercer University

Macon, GA

Mercer University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Mercer is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Macon.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Mercer take out is $28,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $220.

Full Nursing at Mercer University Report

Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Colleges 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

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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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