Nursing at Georgia State University
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Georgia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA.
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Studying Online at Georgia State University
Many students take online classes at Georgia State University. Among 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) studied exclusively online and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Georgia State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia State University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #36 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #318 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1056 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #36 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #318 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1056 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #7 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #36 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #318 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1056 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Georgia State University
Students who complete Georgia State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,605 |
| 2 years | $69,099 |
| 3 years | $75,031 |
| 4 years | $80,570 |
| 5 years | $91,752 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Georgia State University report median earnings of $80,570, compared with $63,047 for all Georgia State University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Georgia State University is $28,215.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Georgia State University
This Nursing program at Georgia State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 207 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 9 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 4 |
| Nursing Science | 8 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Georgia State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.