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Nursing Schools in Georgia

7,217 students earned Nursing degrees in Georgia in the <nil> year.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Georgia

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,744
Master’s Degree 1,490
Associate Degree 1,454
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 227
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 227
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 227
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 180
Post-Master’s Certificate 122
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 122

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 25.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 55.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Georgia

94,030 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Georgia

Nursing grads earn an average of $106,750 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

806 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
6,724 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. An average student at South University's online programs will pay a net price of $23,225.

#2

Emory University

Atlanta
571 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
14,779 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $68,643 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory.

464 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.81 years to graduate. A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $15,044. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

365 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,367 after earning their degree at this institution.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,372 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,537. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

295 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
7,898 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,220 a year.

287 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. In their early career, KSU Georgia grads earn an average salary of $45,344.

259 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
6,297 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, Albany State grads earn an average salary of $31,698. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

255 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
7,843 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.87 years to graduate. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,295. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.00% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,626 after earning their degree at this institution.

Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Nurse Midwives 24% $98,680
Nurse Anesthetists 20% $146,460
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Public Health 1,455
Allied Health Professions 1,299
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,116
Rehabilitation Professions 574
Medicine 565
Health Sciences & Services 544
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 430
Allied Health Services 405

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