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Nursing Practice Schools in Georgia

In <nil>, 263 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in GA.

In this state, Nursing Practice is the 14th most popular major out of a total 110 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 144
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 74
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 74
Master’s Degree 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 31.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 45.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Georgia

91,540 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $106,750, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Georgia that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brenau University

Gainesville
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,551 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,771. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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

92% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,225. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

#3

Emory University

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

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 61% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,763 Total Students

A typical student attending Georgia College will pay a net price of $19,827. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
787 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,684 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
18,972 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Nursing Practice Careers in GA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Registered Nursing 5,711
Family Practice Nursing 720
Nursing Science 114
Adult Health Nursing 106
Nursing Administration 50
School Nursing 30
Mental Health Nursing 26
Nursing Research & Other 24

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