Find Nursing Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Nursing in Georgia

Find Schools Near

Nursing Schools in Georgia

7,154 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,954
Associate Degree 1,473
Master’s Degree 1,353
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 236
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 96
Post-Master’s Certificate 96
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42

Gender Distribution

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

undefined

Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 24.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 56.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
undefined

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Georgia

There are 94,030 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

undefined

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $106,750, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

undefined

There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

806 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.

#2

Emory University

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

58% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

464 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

93% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. In their early career, Augusta University grads earn an average salary of $35,634.

365 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,820 after earning their degree at this institution.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,330 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,805. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Chamberlain - Georgia.

295 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. It takes the average student 4.84 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
6,509 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $29,345 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,520.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
8,404 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,354. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

The 3.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Nurse Midwives 24% $98,680
Nurse Anesthetists 20% $146,460
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

View Nationwide Nursing Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

Find Nursing Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited nursing schools across the U.S.