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Nursing Practice Schools in Georgia

276 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Georgia

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 144
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 86
Master’s Degree 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 31.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Georgia

There are 91,540 people in the state and 3,504,280 people in the nation working in nursing practice jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Georgia

In this state, nursing practice grads earn an average of $106,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,030.

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There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brenau University

Gainesville
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Brenau. Graduates earn an average $39,398 after graduation.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,001 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $22,142. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at South University's online programs.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,139. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,436. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,444.

Nursing Practice Careers in GA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Registered Nursing 5,711
Family Practice Nursing 720
Nursing Science 114
Adult Health Nursing 106
Nursing Administration 50
School Nursing 30
Mental Health Nursing 26
Nursing Research & Other 24

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