2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia
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The Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate 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 21 schools in Georgia to see which undergraduate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Athens Technical College the best school in Georgia for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 227 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Athens Technical College is $3,062. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,462.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Athens Technical College. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Coastal Pines Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Georgia. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 211 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $2,759 in tuition and fees if they attend Coastal Pines Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,906.
One thing to take note of is that Coastal Pines Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Oconee Fall Line Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Georgia. Located in Sandersville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 198 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees if they attend OFTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472.
OFTC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chattahoochee Technical College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia list. Chattahoochee Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Marietta, Georgia that handed out 564 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chattahoochee Technical College is $3,252. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,652.
Online courses are available at Chattahoochee Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 56% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 21 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Rome, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 646 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,112 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 $5,512. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $5,468 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Lanier Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Lanier Technical College is located in Gainesville, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 389 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Students from Georgia who attend Lanier Technical College full time pay an average of $3,666 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,666.
One thing to take note of is that Lanier Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #7, Augusta Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 253 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Augusta Technical College is $3,262. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,662.
Online courses are available at Augusta Technical College, 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Regional Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 346 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,002 in tuition and fees if they attend Southwest Georgia Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,402.
One thing to take note of is that Southwest Georgia Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 59% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Southern Crescent Technical College is located in Griffin, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 415 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
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. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College accumulate an average of $9,072 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Southern Crescent Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
South Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. South Georgia Technical College is located in Americus, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 288 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,692 in tuition and fees if they attend South Georgia Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,692.
South Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 56% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southeastern Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Vidalia, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 129 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend Southeastern Technical College full time pay an average of $3,127 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,527.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southeastern Technical College. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #12, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 311 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is $3,162. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,562.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 45% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Central Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Warner Robins, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 556 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CGTC is $3,082. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,482. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,844 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that CGTC does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Dalton State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Dalton, Georgia, the small public school awarded 37 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend DSC full time pay an average of $3,283 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,189.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DSC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #15, Savannah Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the small public school handed out 303 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,042 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Savannah Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,442.
Savannah Tech 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. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Located in Clarkston, Georgia, the small public school awarded 192 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,158 in tuition and fees if they attend Georgia Piedmont Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,558. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Georgia Piedmont Technical College accumulate an average of $10,485 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Georgia Piedmont Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Ogeechee Technical College is a small public school situated in Statesboro, Georgia. It awarded 260 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,140 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ogeechee Technical College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,540.
Ogeechee 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. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, North Georgia Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate. North Georgia Technical College is a small public school located in Clarkesville, Georgia that handed out 222 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Georgia who attend North Georgia Technical College full time pay an average of $3,072 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,279 in student loans.
Online courses are available at North Georgia Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 56% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
West Georgia Technical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia list. West Georgia Technical College is located in Waco, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 336 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $3,122 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Georgia Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,522. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from West Georgia Technical College accumulate an average of $10,984 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at West Georgia Technical College, 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.
Columbus Technical College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Georgia ranking. Columbus Technical College is located in Columbus, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 201 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Columbus Technical College is $3,042. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,442.
Online courses are available at Columbus Technical College, 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
Albany Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs. Albany Technical College is a small public school situated in Albany, Georgia. It awarded 332 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Georgia pay an average of $2,996 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Albany Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,396. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,771 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Albany Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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*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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