2023 Most Popular Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Georgia
There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in Georgia to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Master's Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our analysis found Emory University to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Georgia. Emory is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 691 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Emory does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 74% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend South University’s online programs. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. South University’s online programs is a private for-profit institution located in Savannah, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 681 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
Since the graduate programs at South University’s online programs are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
The excellent master’s degree programs at Georgia State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Georgia. This large public school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 311 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Georgia State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Augusta University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. This medium-sized public school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and it awarded 283 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Augusta University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Mercer University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Mercer is located in Macon, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 217 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Mercer. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
South University, Savannah came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 151 students in 2020-2021.
Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at South University, Savannah. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 13% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Valdosta State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the fairly large public school handed out 117 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since VSU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Georgia landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Athens, Georgia, the large public school awarded 107 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UGA. In 2019-2020 about 18% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Columbus State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. CSU is a medium-sized public school situated in Columbus, Georgia. It awarded 105 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at CSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Georgia Southern University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the large public school awarded 100 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that GaSou does offer online graduate classes in some areas. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.
Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. This large public school is located in Kennesaw, Georgia, and it awarded 83 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
One thing to take note of is that KSU Georgia does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Georgia College & State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Milledgeville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 83 students in 2020-2021.
Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Georgia College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Brenau University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Brenau is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gainesville, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 81 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Brenau. In fact, around 56% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fort Valley State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree healthcare programs. Fort Valley State University is a public institution located in Fort Valley, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 64 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Fort Valley State University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of West Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 59 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
University of West Georgia does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #16, Morehouse School of Medicine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 52 students in 2020-2021.
Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at MSM. In fact, around 4% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Clayton State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Morrow, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 37 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Clayton State University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Georgia Southwestern State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school handed out 37 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
GSW does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, Thomas University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their master’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Thomasville, Georgia, and it awarded 32 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since TU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 100% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Life University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Life is a private not-for-profit institution located in Marietta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Since the graduate programs at Life are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Strayer University - Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Strayer University - Georgia is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 27 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Since the graduate programs at Strayer University - Georgia are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
University of North Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Dahlonega, Georgia, and it awarded 25 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UNG. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Middle Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Middle Georgia State University is located in Macon, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Middle Georgia State University. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Albany State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Albany, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Albany State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
American InterContinental University - Atlanta ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at AIU Atlanta. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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