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Registered Nursing Schools in Georgia

5,663 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Georgia in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 16 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,573
Associate Degree 1,454
Master’s Degree 420
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 180
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 25.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Georgia

There are 77,770 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $68,950, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
386 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
14,779 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private school has an average net price of $25,424.

361 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

357 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,044. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,372 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,537. 13% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Chamberlain - Georgia grads earn an average salary of $76,330.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,297 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.80 years to complete their degree at Albany State. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,843 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,019 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,212. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,344 a year. 64% of the teachers are full time.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
18,972 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,623. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,687 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $38,654 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. 83% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,825 a year.

Registered Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Family Practice Nursing 720
Nursing Practice 276
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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