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57 Colleges
7,112 Yearly Graduations
$38,678 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$22,911 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 live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $9,669 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $14,242 a year.

About 43% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,728 per year.

Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
806 Yearly Degrees
$15,480 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,307 undergraduates at South University’s online programs, of which 2,190 are full-time, and there are 5,405 students altogether. For undergraduates at South University’s online programs, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Roughly 87% of students at South University’s online programs take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,566 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.0% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from South University’s online programs with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,001 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
571 Yearly Degrees
$55,468 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Emory University is 13,997, of which 7,010 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,814 are full-time. Emory has a freshman retention rate of 93%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

This a very selective school with only 19% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,581 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $61,633 during the early-career years.

#3

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
464 Yearly Degrees
$9,022 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Augusta University is 8,920, of which 5,674 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,521 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Augusta University is 4.8 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 83%. Around 29% of accepted students are men, and 71% are women.

46% of Augusta University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,798 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.5% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

Students who graduate from Augusta University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,634 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
365 Yearly Degrees
$6,485 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 23,469 undergraduates at GaSou, of which 19,453 are full-time, and there are 26,949 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at GaSou is 4.6 years.

Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

Approximately 54% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,503 a year. GaSou has a 5.3% 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 $39,820 during the early-career years.

Private for-profit Public vs. Private
339 Yearly Degrees
$20,492 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,330 students at Chamberlain - Georgia in total, 380 are full-time undergraduates. For undergraduates at Chamberlain - Georgia, the average graduation time is 4.0 years.

About 35% of students who apply get accepted.

Roughly 100% of students at Chamberlain - Georgia take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,500 a year. Chamberlain - Georgia has a 2.6% 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 Chamberlain - Georgia is $72,210.

#6

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
295 Yearly Degrees
$6,241 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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. It takes the average CSU undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 35% of accepted students are men, and 65% are women.

58% of CSU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,497 a year. CSU has a 6.0% 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 CSU is $33,372.

#7

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
287 Yearly Degrees
$6,436 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 41,181 students at KSU Georgia in total, 37,390 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 27,688 are full-time. It takes the average KSU Georgia undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

About 83% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 46% are men and 54% are women.

Approximately 44% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,335 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 4.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from KSU Georgia with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,250 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#8

Albany State University

Albany, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
259 Yearly Degrees
$5,934 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,509 students at Albany State in total, 6,102 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,226 are full-time. For undergraduates at Albany State, the average graduation time is 4.8 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 73%. Of the accepted students, 28% are men and 71% are women.

Approximately 84% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,432 a year. Albany State has a 8.8% 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 $29,345 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
255 Yearly Degrees
$4,042 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Middle Georgia State University is 8,404, of which 8,015 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,802 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Middle Georgia State University is 4.9 years.

Around 99% of students who apply get accepted. Around 44% of accepted students are men, and 56% are women.

Approximately 53% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,626 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 10.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Middle Georgia State University is $32,536.

#10

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
241 Yearly Degrees
$29,324 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 4,911 undergraduates at Mercer, of which 4,219 are full-time, and there are 9,006 students altogether. For undergraduates at Mercer, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 38% are men and 62% are women.

51% of Mercer students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,279 a year. Mercer has a 3.5% 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 $42,312 during the early-career years.

#11

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
224 Yearly Degrees
$9,286 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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. For undergraduates at Georgia State, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 82% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 37% are men and 63% are women.

47% of Georgia State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,949 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Georgia State is $34,072.

#12

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
215 Yearly Degrees
$5,513 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 19,793 students at UNG in total, 19,019 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 12,967 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UNG is 4.5 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 81%. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

27% of UNG students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,597 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,199 during the early-career years.

#13

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
208 Yearly Degrees
$6,521 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 10,331 undergraduates at University of West Georgia, of which 7,528 are full-time, and there are 13,419 students altogether. For undergraduates at University of West Georgia, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 32% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

Approximately 61% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,897 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $37,263 during the early-career years.

Public Public vs. Private
207 Yearly Degrees
$3,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,990 students at ABAC Tifton in total, 2,472 are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at ABAC Tifton is 4.8 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 76%. Of the accepted students, 39% are men and 61% are women.

Approximately 41% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,901 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from ABAC Tifton with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,009 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
179 Yearly Degrees
$9,524 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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. For undergraduates at Georgia College, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Around 86% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 31% are men and 69% are women.

Approximately 40% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,817 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,706 during the early-career years.

#16

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
163 Yearly Degrees
$32,530 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,710 undergraduates at Brenau, of which 1,095 are full-time, and there are 2,813 students altogether. For undergraduates at Brenau, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Around 92% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 11% are men and 89% are women.

64% of Brenau students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,931 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Brenau with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,398 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
110 Yearly Degrees
$3,344 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Georgia Highlands College is 5,680, which includes 2,258 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 17% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,959 a year. The student loan default rate of 10.2% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from GHC is $32,354.

Public Public vs. Private
109 Yearly Degrees
$3,360 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

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 20 to 1.

About 78% of students who apply get accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

34% of Georgia State University-Perimeter College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,978 a year. Georgia State University-Perimeter College has a 5.9% 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 Georgia State University-Perimeter College is $34,072.

#19

Southern Regional Technical College

Thomasville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
105 Yearly Degrees
$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.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $718 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $24,676 during the early-career years.

#20

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
104 Yearly Degrees
$6,583 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at Valdosta State University is 12,304, of which 9,570 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,253 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at VSU is 4.7 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 78%. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 69% are women.

Roughly 59% of students at VSU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,445 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from VSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,864 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#21

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
102 Yearly Degrees
$5,568 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 6,376 undergraduates at Clayton State University, of which 3,680 are full-time, and there are 7,052 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Clayton State University is 5.0 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 69%. Around 31% of accepted students are men, and 68% are women.

57% of Clayton State University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,552 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 7.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Clayton State University is $37,936.

#22

Gordon State College

Barnesville, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
101 Yearly Degrees
$3,789 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 3,231 students at Gordon in total, 1,856 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

About 79% of students who apply get accepted. Around 37% of accepted students are men, and 62% are women.

63% of Gordon students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,812 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Gordon is $29,444.

#23

Dalton State College

Dalton, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
98 Yearly Degrees
$3,683 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 2,937 full-time undergraduates at DSC, and 4,794 students altogether. For undergraduates at DSC, the average graduation time is 5.0 years.

Approximately 17% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,521 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,354 during the early-career years.

#24

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia
Public Public vs. Private
94 Yearly Degrees
$3,933 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,844 full-time undergraduates at CCGA, and 3,457 students altogether. For undergraduates at CCGA, the average graduation time is 4.7 years.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Around 28% of accepted students are men, and 72% are women.

46% of CCGA students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,066 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.2% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,724 during the early-career years.

#25

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
80 Yearly Degrees
$28,340 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,278 undergraduates at Piedmont College, of which 1,151 are full-time, and there are 2,350 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 70%. Of the accepted students, 40% are men and 60% are women.

Roughly 73% of students at Piedmont College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,619 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.8% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $40,479 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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