2023 Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 45 schools in Georgia to see which programs offered the best value experiences for nursing students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Nursing Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Coastal Pines Technical College the best value school in Georgia for nursing students working on their degree. Located in Waycross, Georgia, the small public school awarded 254 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Coastal Pines Technical College are $4,906 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,572 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Coastal Pines Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,156 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its great value ranking, Coastal Pines Technical College is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing Schools in Georgia list.
The excellent programs at Athens Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in Georgia. Athens Technical College is located in Athens, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 82 degrees to qualified students.
Athens Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,462 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,047 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Athens Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,013 during the early years of their career.
In addition to its great value ranking, Athens Technical College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Nursing Schools in Georgia list.
Out of the 45 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Regional Technical College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Thomasville, Georgia, the small public school awarded 330 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Southwest Georgia Technical College are $5,402 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $12,955 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Southwest Georgia Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,621 during the early years of their career.
The excellent programs at Oconee Fall Line Technical College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in Georgia. This small public school is located in Sandersville, Georgia, and it awarded 168 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at OFTC are $5,472 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $12,433 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, OFTC graduates make an average of $31,787 annually.
In addition to its great value ranking, OFTC is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Nursing Schools in Georgia list.
The excellent programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value nursing schools in Georgia. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the small public school awarded 364 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,552 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $14,517 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,345 during the early year of their career.
Central Georgia Technical College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. CGTC is a public institution located in Warner Robins, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 326 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CGTC are $5,442 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,926 in student loans.After graduating from CGTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $28,707 during the early years of their career.
Chattahoochee Technical College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Marietta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 205 students in 2020-2021.
Chattahoochee Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,602 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $20,219 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Chattahoochee Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,868 during the early years of their career.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 87 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Northwestern Technical College are $5,462 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $11,600 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Georgia Northwestern Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,809 during the early years of their career.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Tifton, Georgia, the small public school handed out 207 degrees in 2020-2021.
ABAC Tifton undergraduate students pay an average of $10,471 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $22,629 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $83, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, ABAC Tifton graduates make an average of $33,510 annually.
ABAC Tifton not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Nursing Schools in Georgia list.
Savannah Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Savannah Tech is located in Savannah, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 112 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Savannah Tech are $5,442 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,102 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Savannah Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,136 during the early year of their career.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Griffin, Georgia, the small public school awarded 149 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Southern Crescent Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,526 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $18,474 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Southern Crescent Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,353 during the early years of their career.
Gwinnett Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Gwinnett Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Lawrenceville, Georgia that handed out 90 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at GTC are $5,636 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $18,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, GTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,584 during the early year of their career.
Southeastern Technical College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia ranking. Vidalia, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 109 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southeastern Technical College are $5,527 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,286 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Southeastern Technical College graduates make an average of $35,313 annually.
Georgia Highlands College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia ranking. Georgia Highlands College is a medium-sized public school located in Rome, Georgia that handed out 110 degrees in 2020-2021.
GHC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,696 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $17,872 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, GHC graduates make an average of $51,188 annually.
South Georgia State College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia list. South Georgia State College is a small public school situated in Douglas, Georgia. It awarded 79 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at South Georgia State College are $9,662 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,259 in student loans.After graduating from South Georgia State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,451 during the early years of their career.
West Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #15 on the list. Waco, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 186 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at West Georgia Technical College are $5,452 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,206 in student loans. During the early years of their career, West Georgia Technical College graduates make an average of $33,215 annually.
Lanier Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Lanier Technical College is a public institution located in Oakwood, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 133 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Lanier Technical College are $6,666 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,594 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Lanier Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,571 during the early year of their career.
Augusta Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Augusta, Georgia, the small public school handed out 46 degrees in 2020-2021.
Augusta Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,632 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,094 in student loans.After graduating from Augusta Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,664 during the early years of their career.
North Georgia Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for nursing students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Clarkesville, Georgia, the small public school handed out 83 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at North Georgia Technical College are $5,422 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,605 in student loans.After graduating from North Georgia Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,692 during the early years of their career.
Ogeechee Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. This small public school is located in Statesboro, Georgia, and it awarded 105 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Ogeechee Technical College are $5,540 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,672 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Ogeechee Technical College graduates make an average of $30,566 annually.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Clarkston, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,578 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $21,691 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Georgia Piedmont Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,397 during the early years of their career.
Middle Georgia State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia list. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized public school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 255 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $11,389 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $27,857 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $259.After graduating from Middle Georgia State University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,130 during the early years of their career.
South Georgia Technical College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 46 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at South Georgia Technical College are $6,692 a year. On average, students take out $12,062 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, South Georgia Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $31,689 during the early year of their career.
Gordon State College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools in Georgia ranking. Gordon is located in Barnesville, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 101 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Gordon are $10,695 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,092 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $83 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Gordon graduates make an average of $36,503 annually.
Dalton State College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value nursing programs. DSC is located in Dalton, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 120 degrees to qualified students.
DSC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,589 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $19,518 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from DSC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,531 during the early years of their career.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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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