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Nursing Schools in Georgia

1,685 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing is the 4th most popular major out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,353
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 236
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 236
Post-Master’s Certificate 96
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 96

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 22.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 54.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Georgia

There are 94,030 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $106,750, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

617 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,001 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,239. In their early career, Augusta University grads earn an average salary of $35,634. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

Emory University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,597. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,633 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,372 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,139. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,072 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,242. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
41,181 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 64%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,522. 92% of students get financical aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,820 after earning their degree at this institution.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,436. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South University, Savannah.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 72% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing Careers in GA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 39% $104,360
Nursing Instructors and Professors 33% $67,370
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Nurse Midwives 24% $98,680
Nurse Anesthetists 20% $146,460
Registered Nurses 18% $67,870

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Public Health 898
Medicine 565
Rehabilitation Professions 496
Chiropractic 392
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 380
Health/Medical Admin Services 288
Allied Health Professions 265
Communication Sciences 170

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