Nursing at University of North Georgia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at University of North Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of North Georgia sits in Dahlonega, GA.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of North Georgia
Many students take online classes at University of North Georgia. Of 19,291 students, 4,162 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,433 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of North Georgia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of North Georgia’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #11 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #22 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #614 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #676 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #11 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #22 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #614 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #676 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #11 of 49 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #22 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #95 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #225 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #614 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #676 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of North Georgia
Those who finish University of North Georgia’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $66,037 |
| 2 years | $63,780 |
| 3 years | $67,508 |
| 4 years | $73,482 |
| 5 years | $83,763 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of North Georgia take home a median $73,482, compared with $50,223 for all University of North Georgia graduates — about 46% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of North Georgia stands at $19,743.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of North Georgia
The Nursing program at University of North Georgia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 208 |
| Nursing Practice | 12 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at University of North Georgia pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, 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.