2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Georgia. In total, 7,112 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Georgia.
It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of North Georgia to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Georgia. Located in the distant town of Dahlonega, UNG is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia College & State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Georgia College is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Milledgeville.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emory University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Out of the 10 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, South University’s online programs landed the # 4 spot on the list. South University's online programs is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Georgia State University is a great place for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.
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Georgia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. GaSou is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.
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Mercer University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree nursing programs. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.
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Augusta University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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South University, Savannah came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. South University, Savannah is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Savannah.
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With a ranking of #10, Brenau University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their doctor’s degree. Brenau is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Gainesville.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 21,209 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Arkansas | 2,882 |
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Nursing Related Rankings by Major
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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