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Registered Nursing Schools in Georgia

In <nil>, 5,663 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in GA.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 110 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,573
Associate Degree 1,454
Master’s Degree 420
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 180
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 25.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Georgia

77,770 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Georgia

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $68,950 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Emory University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,800 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Augusta University will pay a net price of $15,044. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,372 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $76,330 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Chamberlain - Georgia.

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

The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. A typical student attending Albany State will pay a net price of $14,904.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. A typical student attending Middle Georgia State University will pay a net price of $10,295. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,019 a year.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. In their early career, KSU Georgia grads earn an average salary of $45,344. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,212.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 94% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,623.

208 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,687 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 77% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,654 a year.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,814 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. In their early career, ABAC Tifton grads earn an average salary of $29,825. A typical student attending ABAC Tifton will pay a net price of $7,203.

Registered Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Family Practice Nursing 720
Nursing Practice 276
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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