2023 Best Nursing Basic Certificate 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in Georgia to see which basic certificate 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 Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Coastal Pines Technical College the best school in Georgia for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
Students from Georgia who attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,906.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Coastal Pines Technical College. In fact, around 46% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Oconee Fall Line Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list.
In-state students pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they attend OFTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,472.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OFTC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 21 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list.
Students from Georgia who attend Wiregrass Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,152 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,552.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Central Georgia Technical College is a great place for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend CGTC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442.
Online courses are available at CGTC, 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 63% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Chattahoochee Technical College is a great place for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,202 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,602.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Chattahoochee Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Lanier Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Lanier Technical College is $3,666. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,666.
Lanier Technical College 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 49% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Southern Regional Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southwest Georgia Technical College is $3,002. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,402.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southwest Georgia Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Nursing Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GTC is $3,236. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,636.
GTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Savannah Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they attend Savannah Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,442.
One thing to take note of is that Savannah Tech does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern Crescent Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,126 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southern Crescent Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,526.
One thing to take note of is that Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Augusta Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $3,232 in tuition and fees if they attend Augusta Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,632.
Augusta Technical College 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 66% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, West Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $3,052 in tuition and fees if they attend West Georgia Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,452.
West Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #13, Southeastern Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeastern Technical College is $3,127. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,527.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Southeastern Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Georgia Northwestern Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $3,062 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,462.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, South Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $3,692 in tuition and fees if they attend South Georgia Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,692.
Online courses are available at South Georgia Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 61% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Ogeechee Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Ogeechee Technical College is $3,140. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,540.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ogeechee Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Nursing Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list.
Students from Georgia who attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time pay an average of $3,178 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,578.
Online courses are available at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Atlanta Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their basic certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Atlanta Area Tech is $3,164. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,564.
Online courses are available at Atlanta Area Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Albany Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Nursing Basic Certificate Schools in Georgia list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Albany Technical College is $2,996. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,396.
Albany Technical College 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #20 on the list.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,022 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend North Georgia Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,422.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbus Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate nursing programs.
Students from Georgia who attend Columbus Technical College full time pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442.
One thing to take note of is that Columbus Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 21 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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