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Registered Nursing in Georgia

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Registered Nursing Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 5,753 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in GA.

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 3,795
Associate Degree 1,473
Master’s Degree 422
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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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
13,997 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,633 a year. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Emory will pay a net price of $22,597.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,571.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,330 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $72,210 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

81% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at Middle Georgia State University. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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

This public school has an average net price of $18,522. Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

75% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,588. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
3,990 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid. 81% of the teachers are full time.

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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