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57 Colleges
$39,280 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$23,928 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

Georgia ranked #15 in the nation for nursing degrees handed out in 2021. Around 7,112 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $9,820 per year to get their degree at a college in Georgia, while out of state students will pay an average of $14,416 per year.

About 40% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,982 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,560 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at South University’s online programs is 5,405, of which 3,307 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,190 are full-time. For undergraduates at South University’s online programs, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Roughly 85% of students at South University’s online programs take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,490 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,684 during the early-career years.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$57,948 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 7,010 undergraduates at Emory, of which 6,814 are full-time, and there are 13,997 students altogether. It takes the average Emory undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

This a very selective school with only 13% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 41% are men and 59% are women.

22% of Emory students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,368 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Emory is $68,643.

#3

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,122 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,920 students at Augusta University in total, 5,674 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,521 are full-time. It takes the average Augusta University undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

About 73% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

46% of Augusta University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,519 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Augusta University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,905 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 26,949 students at GaSou in total, 23,469 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 19,453 are full-time. For undergraduates at GaSou, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Around 38% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,073 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,367 during the early-career years.

#5

Chamberlain University - Georgia

Sandy Springs, Georgia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$20,652 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,330 students at Chamberlain - Georgia in total, 380 are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Chamberlain - Georgia is 4.0 years.

About 71% of students who apply get accepted. Around 10% of accepted students are men, and 90% are women.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $16,225 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Chamberlain - Georgia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $76,330 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,751 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Columbus State University is 8,372, of which 6,877 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,708 are full-time. For undergraduates at CSU, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 79%. Of the accepted students, 32% are men and 68% are women.

Approximately 52% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,188 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,220 during the early-career years.

#7

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,786 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Kennesaw State University is 41,181, of which 37,390 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,688 are full-time. For undergraduates at KSU Georgia, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

Roughly 40% of students at KSU Georgia take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,999 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,344 during the early-career years.

#8

Albany State University

Albany, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,484 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
71% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,102 undergraduates at Albany State, of which 4,226 are full-time, and there are 6,509 students altogether. It takes the average Albany State undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

71% of Albany State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,650 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Albany State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,698 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,976 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,404 students at Middle Georgia State University in total, 8,015 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,802 are full-time. For undergraduates at Middle Georgia State University, the average graduation time is 4.9 years.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 53% are women.

44% of Middle Georgia State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,533 a year. Middle Georgia State University has a 4.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Middle Georgia State University is $35,019.

#10

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$30,317 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,911 undergraduates at Mercer, of which 4,219 are full-time, and there are 9,006 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Mercer is 4.3 years.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

Roughly 52% of students at Mercer take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,532 a year. Mercer has a 1.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Mercer is $46,626.

#11

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,478 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Georgia State University is 36,360, of which 28,787 students are undergraduates and of those, 22,356 are full-time. It takes the average Georgia State undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 35% are men and 65% are women.

40% of Georgia State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,577 a year. Georgia State has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Georgia State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,468 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,182 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of North Georgia is 19,793, of which 19,019 students are undergraduates and of those, 12,967 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

24% of UNG students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,721 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UNG is $39,951.

#13

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,941 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of West Georgia is 13,419, of which 10,331 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,528 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at University of West Georgia is 4.6 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 70%. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,748 a year. University of West Georgia has a 2.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,654 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
$3,165 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,472 full-time undergraduates at ABAC Tifton, and 3,990 students altogether. It takes the average ABAC Tifton undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

About 75% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,868 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,825 during the early-career years.

#15

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,974 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Georgia College & State University is 6,873, of which 5,605 students are undergraduates and of those, 5,167 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Georgia College is 4.3 years.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

39% of Georgia College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,574 a year. Georgia College has a 0.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Georgia College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,063 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#16

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$32,685 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
89% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,710 undergraduates at Brenau, of which 1,095 are full-time, and there are 2,813 students altogether. It takes the average Brenau undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Around 89% of students who apply get accepted. Around 8% of accepted students are men, and 92% are women.

Approximately 89% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,353 a year. Brenau has a 1.9% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,275 during the early-career years.

#17

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$2,944 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,258 full-time undergraduates at GHC, and 5,680 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

12% of GHC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,078 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from GHC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,419 during the early years of their career after graduation.

Public Public vs. Private
$2,960 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
27% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,624 full-time undergraduates at Georgia State University-Perimeter College, and 17,383 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 27% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,776 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.3% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,468 during the early-career years.

#19

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,002 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,191 full-time undergraduates at Southwest Georgia Technical College, and 4,154 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $25,891 during the early-career years.

#20

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$6,007 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
58% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,304 students at VSU in total, 9,570 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,253 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 28% are men and 72% are women.

Roughly 58% of students at VSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,951 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,512 during the early-career years.

#21

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,068 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Clayton State University is 7,052, of which 6,376 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,680 are full-time. For undergraduates at Clayton State University, the average graduation time is 5.0 years.

About 63% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

53% of Clayton State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,412 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $39,229 during the early-career years.

#22

Gordon State College

Barnesville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,475 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Gordon State College is 3,231, which includes 1,856 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Around 88% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 44% are men and 56% are women.

50% of Gordon students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,917 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,102 during the early-career years.

#23

Dalton State College

Dalton, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,283 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,937 full-time undergraduates at DSC, and 4,794 students altogether. It takes the average DSC undergraduate about 5.0 years to complete their degree.

14% of DSC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,150 a year. DSC has a 2.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from DSC is $33,932.

#24

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
$3,483 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
39% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,457 students at CCGA in total, 1,844 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

Around 97% of students who apply get accepted. Around 29% of accepted students are men, and 71% are women.

Approximately 39% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,065 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.6% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,824 during the early-career years.

#25

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,190 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
61% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,350 students at Piedmont College in total, 1,278 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,151 are full-time. It takes the average Piedmont College undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 67%. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,346 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.3% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $43,392 during the early-career years.

Other Georgia Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 South Georgia State College 79
27 Georgia Southwestern State University 78
28 Gwinnett Technical College 70
29 Georgia Gwinnett College 55
30 Athens Technical College 54
31 Chattahoochee Technical College 53
32 West Georgia Technical College 52
33 South University, Savannah 51
34 Southeastern Technical College 46
35 Berry College 45
36 Wesleyan College 44
37 North Georgia Technical College 42
38 Oconee Fall Line Technical College 41
38 Columbus Technical College 41
38 LaGrange College 41
41 Herzing University - Atlanta 37
42 Southern Crescent Technical College 36
43 Central Georgia Technical College 31
43 Georgia Northwestern Technical College 31
45 Shorter University 26
46 Augusta Technical College 24
47 Reinhardt University 23
48 Truett McConnell University 22
49 Toccoa Falls College 18
50 Thomas University 17
50 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College 17
52 Coastal Pines Technical College 15
53 Andrew College 14
54 East Georgia State College 10
54 Albany Technical College 10
56 Atlanta Technical College 8
57 Lanier Technical College 0

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