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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

73% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,851. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at Augusta University. This public school has an average net price of $15,044.

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339 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,372 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The average student takes 4.80 years to complete their degree at Albany State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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

This public school has an average net price of $10,295. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

64% of the teachers are full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 83% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,203.

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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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