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Nursing Practice Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 276 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) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 86
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 86
Master’s Degree 41
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

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: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 31.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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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
43% Graduation Rate
2,813 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $39,398 after graduation.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Graduates earn an average $26,001 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,597.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,139. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,001 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,436.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
19,793 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,444. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average.

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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