2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia
It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in Georgia to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Emory University to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Georgia.
If you want to attend Emory, expect to pay an average of $55,468 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,081 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Emory. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Augusta University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $9,022 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Augusta University. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,400. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,553 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Augusta University. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Southern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $6,485 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend GaSou. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,539. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,373 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GaSou. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 32 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Georgia landed the # 4 spot on the list.
Students from Georgia who attend UNG full time pay an average of $5,513 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,014. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNG accumulate an average of $22,557 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
UNG does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Herzing University - Atlanta. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,200 to cover tuition and fees at Herzing University - Atlanta. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Herzing University - Atlanta accumulate an average of $41,613 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Herzing University - Atlanta does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Berry College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
If you want to attend Berry, expect to pay an average of $38,656 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,098 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Berry does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia College & State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
In-state students pay an average of $9,524 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,704. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,884 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Georgia College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
Piedmont College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
The average tuition and fees at Piedmont College is $28,340. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,589 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Piedmont College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 35% took at least some of their classes online.
LaGrange College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
If you want to attend LaGrange, expect to pay an average of $32,840 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,488 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at LaGrange, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia State full time pay an average of $9,286 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,517. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Georgia State accumulate an average of $27,912 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Georgia State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #11, Mercer University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $29,324 to cover tuition and fees at Mercer. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,286 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mercer does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Middle Georgia State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $4,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Middle Georgia State University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,389. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,345 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Middle Georgia State University. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Albany State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,934 in tuition and fees if they attend Albany State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,656. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,672 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Albany State does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #14, University of West Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from Georgia who attend University of West Georgia full time pay an average of $6,521 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,576. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,451 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since University of West Georgia does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking.
Students from Georgia who attend ABAC Tifton full time pay an average of $3,565 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,471. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,087 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ABAC Tifton. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Kennesaw State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $6,436 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend KSU Georgia. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,690. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,780 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since KSU Georgia does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Brenau University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,530 to cover tuition and fees at Brenau. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Brenau accumulate an average of $37,722 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Brenau, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Georgia Highlands College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GHC is $3,344. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,696. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from GHC accumulate an average of $19,762 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that GHC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia Southwestern State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GSW is $5,464. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,186. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from GSW accumulate an average of $28,514 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GSW. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Columbus State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $6,241 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,295. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,890 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CSU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
South Georgia State College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,310 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend South Georgia State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,662. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,821 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at South Georgia State College. In 2019-2020 about 76% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #22, Wesleyan College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend Wesleyan College, expect to pay an average of $26,390 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wesleyan College accumulate an average of $29,839 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Wesleyan College. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Valdosta State University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
In-state students pay an average of $6,583 in tuition and fees if they attend VSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,638. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from VSU accumulate an average of $29,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
VSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Clayton State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list.
Students from Georgia who attend Clayton State University full time pay an average of $5,568 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,290. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,020 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Clayton State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Shorter University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
Shorter does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,810. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,828 in student loans.
Shorter does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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