Registered Nursing at Augusta University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Augusta University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Augusta University is located in Augusta, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 314 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Augusta University.
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Studying Online at Augusta University
Online coursework is an option at Augusta University. Of 10,900 students, 2,320 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,480 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Augusta University
Rankings can help you compare Augusta University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #6 of 48 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #31 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #63 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #276 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #457 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #875 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #6 of 48 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #31 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #63 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #276 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #457 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #875 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Augusta University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Augusta University are 87% women (273) and 13% men (41).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Augusta University
Of the 162 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Augusta University, 90% were women (146) and 10% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Augusta University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 107 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 26 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Augusta University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Augusta University
Among the 152 master’s registered nursing graduates at Augusta University, 84% were women (127) and 16% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Augusta University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 85 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 38 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Augusta University, above the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Augusta University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.