2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Georgia
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Georgia? Our ranking highlights 141 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search evaluated 120 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Georgia
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Emory University, our #1 Healthcare school in Georgia. Set in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Emory University graduates 91% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,280. Students borrow a median of $19,431 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Emory University report
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A rank of #2 makes Herzing University Atlanta one of the top choices in Georgia. Located in Atlanta, GA, Herzing University Atlanta is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 18%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,450. Typical Healthcare student debt is $34,030. See the full Herzing University Atlanta profile
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Georgia one of the top choices in Georgia. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on University Of Georgia
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Augusta University came in at #4 on this year's Healthcare ranking in Georgia. Set in Augusta, GA, Augusta University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,414, compared with $24,734 for out-of-state students. Augusta University Healthcare students take on a median of $25,745 in debt. Read the full report on Augusta University
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Out of the 120 schools in Georgia in this year's ranking, Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #5 spot. Set in Rome, GA, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,300 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. Graduates carry a median of $8,492 in student loans. Read more about Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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University Of North Georgia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Dahlonega, GA, University Of North Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,444, with out-of-state students paying around $16,956. Graduates carry a median of $21,439 in student loans. Read more about University Of North Georgia
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Chattahoochee Technical College did well this year, earning the #7 position. Chattahoochee Technical College is a public school based in Marietta, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,616 in student loans. See the full Chattahoochee Technical College profile
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Albany State University landed the #8 spot in Georgia this year. Albany State University is a public school based in Albany, GA. Albany State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 33%. In-state tuition and fees average $5,656, compared with $17,008 for out-of-state students. Albany State University Healthcare students take on a median of $28,158 in debt. Get the full Albany State University report
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Gwinnett Technical College landed the #9 spot in Georgia this year. Set in Lawrenceville, GA, Gwinnett Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,524, while out-of-state students pay about $6,092. The median Healthcare program debt is $18,048. More on Gwinnett Technical College
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a public school based in Tifton, GA. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College graduates 38% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $3,268 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,588. Students borrow a median of $22,368 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College profile
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Georgia College And State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Milledgeville, GA, Georgia College And State University is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,186, compared with $29,512 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,412 in student loans. More on Georgia College And State University
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Mercer University placed #12 among Healthcare schools in Georgia. Set in Macon, GA, Mercer University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mercer University posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $31,565. Students borrow a median of $32,463 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Mercer University profile
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Georgia Military College Milledgeville came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Milledgeville, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $7,605. The median Healthcare program debt is $13,587. More on Georgia Military College Milledgeville
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Lanier Technical College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Lanier Technical College is a public school based in Gainesville, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,980, with out-of-state students paying around $7,190. Graduates carry a median of $12,278 in student loans. Get the full Lanier Technical College report
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Georgia Perimeter College landed the #15 spot in Georgia this year. Georgia Perimeter College is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,104, compared with $10,064 for out-of-state students. The median Healthcare program debt is $20,617. Get the full Georgia Perimeter College report
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Piedmont College did well this year, earning the #16 position. Piedmont College is a private not-for-profit school based in Demorest, GA. About 47% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $31,700. The median Healthcare program debt is $29,975. Read the full report on Piedmont College
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Athens Technical College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Athens, GA. Students from in state pay about $3,390 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $5,958. Graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Athens Technical College
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Lagrange College landed the #18 spot in Georgia this year. Based in Lagrange, GA, Lagrange College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,400. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,000. See the full Lagrange College profile
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Oconee Fall Line Technical College placed #19 among Healthcare schools in Georgia. Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public school based in Sandersville, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,380, while out-of-state students pay about $5,948. The median Healthcare program debt is $12,718. Read the full report on Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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Middle Georgia State University did well this year, earning the #20 position. This public school is set in Macon, GA. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,038, compared with $16,390 for out-of-state students. Middle Georgia State University Healthcare students take on a median of $26,976 in debt. Read the full report on Middle Georgia State University
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Southern Crescent Technical College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Southern Crescent Technical College is a public school based in Griffin, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,516, with out-of-state students paying around $6,084. Graduates carry a median of $17,619 in student loans. Read the full report on Southern Crescent Technical College
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Brenau University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Based in Gainesville, GA, Brenau University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. Students from in state pay about $33,757 in tuition and fees. Typical Healthcare student debt is $36,299. Read the full report on Brenau University
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Georgia Southern University placed #23 among Healthcare schools in Georgia. This public school is set in Statesboro, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Georgia Southern University
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Coastal Pines Technical College landed the #24 spot in Georgia this year. Based in Waycross, GA, Coastal Pines Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,268, with out-of-state students paying around $5,836. Students borrow a median of $5,812 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Coastal Pines Technical College
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Southern Regional Technical College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Southern Regional Technical College is a public school based in Thomasville, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,007, compared with $5,575 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,086 in student loans. See the full Southern Regional Technical College profile
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These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Georgia Southwestern State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Americus, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $16,572. Students borrow a median of $28,245 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Georgia Southwestern State University
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Kennesaw State University came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Located in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Kennesaw State University graduates 52% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $5,808, while out-of-state students pay about $17,736. The median Healthcare program debt is $27,004. Get the full Kennesaw State University report
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Southeastern Technical College placed #28 among Healthcare schools in Georgia. Located in Vidalia, GA, Southeastern Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,400, with out-of-state students paying around $5,968. Southeastern Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $10,290 in debt. Get the full Southeastern Technical College report
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Augusta Technical College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Augusta Technical College is a public school based in Augusta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,282, while out-of-state students pay about $7,492. Augusta Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $11,400 in debt. Read the full report on Augusta Technical College
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Georgia State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Atlanta, GA, Georgia State University is a public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Graduates carry a median of $26,091 in student loans. See the full Georgia State University profile
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College did well this year, earning the #31 position. This public school is set in Valdosta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,480, while out-of-state students pay about $6,048. Graduates carry a median of $10,864 in student loans. See the full Wiregrass Georgia Technical College profile
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Georgia Highlands College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Rome, GA. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $10,080. Georgia Highlands College Healthcare students take on a median of $15,134 in debt. Read more about Georgia Highlands College
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Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins did well this year, earning the #33 position. This public school is set in Warner Robins, GA. In-state tuition and fees average $3,448, compared with $6,016 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,693 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins report
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South Georgia State College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. South Georgia State College is a public school based in Douglas, GA. About 20% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,314, while out-of-state students pay about $10,274. The median Healthcare program debt is $17,518. Get the full South Georgia State College report
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University Of West Georgia placed #35 among Healthcare schools in Georgia. Located in Carrollton, GA, University Of West Georgia is a public institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,088, compared with $17,800 for out-of-state students. University Of West Georgia Healthcare students take on a median of $26,789 in debt. See the full University Of West Georgia profile
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West Georgia Technical College did well this year, earning the #36 position. This public school is set in Waco, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,410, compared with $5,978 for out-of-state students. West Georgia Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,651 in debt. More on West Georgia Technical College
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Interactive College Of Technology Morrow ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Morrow, GA, Interactive College Of Technology Morrow is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,210. Graduates carry a median of $11,252 in student loans. Get the full Interactive College Of Technology Morrow report
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Gordon State College did well this year, earning the #38 position. Gordon State College is a public school based in Barnesville, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 15%. In-state tuition and fees average $3,628, while out-of-state students pay about $10,948. Graduates carry a median of $21,545 in student loans. Read the full report on Gordon State College
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Columbus State University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Located in Columbus, GA, Columbus State University is a public institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,898, with out-of-state students paying around $17,610. Columbus State University Healthcare students take on a median of $28,493 in debt. See the full Columbus State University profile
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Reinhardt University placed #40 among Healthcare schools in Georgia. Based in Waleska, GA, Reinhardt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,074. Graduates carry a median of $27,860 in student loans. See the full Reinhardt University profile
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South Georgia Technical College did well this year, earning the #41 position. This public school is set in Americus, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,992, compared with $7,202 for out-of-state students. Typical Healthcare student debt is $10,423. Read the full report on South Georgia Technical College
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Lincoln College Of Technology Marietta placed #42 among Healthcare schools in Georgia. Lincoln College Of Technology Marietta is a private for-profit school based in Marietta, GA. Typical Healthcare student debt is $14,403. Read more about Lincoln College Of Technology Marietta
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Valdosta State University landed the #43 spot in Georgia this year. Based in Valdosta, GA, Valdosta State University is a public institution. Valdosta State University graduates 42% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,124 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,836 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $28,661 in student loans. Get the full Valdosta State University report
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Dalton State College did well this year, earning the #44 position. Based in Dalton, GA, Dalton State College is a public institution. Dalton State College posts a six-year graduation rate of 24%. In-state tuition and fees average $3,336, compared with $10,656 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,955 to complete their Healthcare program here. More on Dalton State College
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Ogeechee Technical College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Located in Statesboro, GA, Ogeechee Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,388, while out-of-state students pay about $5,956. Graduates carry a median of $11,894 in student loans. See the full Ogeechee Technical College profile
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Savannah Technical College came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Based in Savannah, GA, Savannah Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,330, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. Savannah Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,843 in debt. Read the full report on Savannah Technical College
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Clayton State University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Set in Morrow, GA, Clayton State University is a public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $5,180, while out-of-state students pay about $16,532. Clayton State University Healthcare students take on a median of $35,088 in debt. Get the full Clayton State University report
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North Georgia Technical College placed #48 among Healthcare schools in Georgia. This public school is set in Clarkesville, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,330, compared with $5,898 for out-of-state students. North Georgia Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $12,279 in debt. More on North Georgia Technical College
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Atlanta Technical College came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Set in Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,382, compared with $5,950 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,655 in student loans. Read more about Atlanta Technical College
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Georgia Piedmont Technical College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Clarkston, GA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,404, with out-of-state students paying around $5,954. Students borrow a median of $15,716 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Georgia Piedmont Technical College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 120 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 141 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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