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Nursing Science Schools in Georgia

114 students earned Nursing Science degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Nursing Science major is the 25th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 110
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 110
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 26.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 62.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 77,770 people employed in jobs related to a nursing science degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in Georgia

In this state, nursing science grads earn an average of $68,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 4 colleges in Georgia that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

The average student takes 4.81 years to complete their degree at Augusta University. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,634 a year. 71% of the teachers are full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. 80% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students get financical aid.

#3

Emory University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,597.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,853. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Nursing Science Careers in GA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Registered Nursing 5,711
Family Practice Nursing 720
Nursing Practice 276
Adult Health Nursing 106
Nursing Administration 50
School Nursing 30
Mental Health Nursing 26
Nursing Research & Other 24

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