Nursing at Georgia Highlands College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Georgia Highlands College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia Highlands College sits in Rome, GA.
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Online Class Availability at Georgia Highlands College
Distance learning is available at Georgia Highlands College. Of 5,382 students, 2,792 (52%) studied exclusively online and 1,507 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Georgia Highlands College
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia Highlands College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #17 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #112 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #139 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #664 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #13 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #17 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #112 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #139 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #664 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Georgia Highlands College
Those who finish Georgia Highlands College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,180 |
| 2 years | $57,860 |
| 3 years | $60,205 |
| 4 years | $62,330 |
| 5 years | $75,652 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Georgia Highlands College report median earnings of $62,330, compared with $39,854 for all Georgia Highlands College graduates — about 56% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Georgia Highlands College stands at $17,118.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Georgia Highlands College
This Nursing program at Georgia Highlands College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 141 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Georgia Highlands College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.