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Registered Nursing in Georgia

Registered Nursing Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 5,890 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in GA.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 718 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,325
Associate Degree 1,448
Master’s Degree 743
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 309
Post-Master’s Certificate 58
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 58
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 27.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Georgia

77,770 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Georgia

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $68,950 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Emory University

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

56% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,142.

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361 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,266. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou.

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357 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,417. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

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339 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,330 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Chamberlain - Georgia. 100% of students get financical aid. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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259 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,152. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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235 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,910. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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230 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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

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

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208 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.64 years to graduate.

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207 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,990 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,021. The average student takes 4.80 years to complete their degree at ABAC Tifton. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Registered Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Family Practice Nursing 720
Nursing Practice 276
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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