Helms College

Augusta, Georgia

Private Nonprofit Associate Programs

$17,924

In-State Tuition

56.3%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Median Earnings

150

Enrollment

Helms College is a private institution in Augusta, Georgia with 150 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $17,924 compared with a Georgia nursing-school average of $12,027. The school reports a graduation rate of 56.3%, median earnings of N/A, and median federal debt of $9,500.

Tuition vs State

$17,924

+$5,897

$17,924 is higher than the state average of $12,027.

Graduation vs State

56.3%

+13.7%

56.3% is higher than the state average of 42.6%.

Earnings vs State

N/A

N/A is compared with the state average of $38,342.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 27% Graduation rank: Top 20% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About Helms College

Location	Augusta, Georgia
Institution Type	Private Nonprofit
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.helms.edu
In-State Tuition	$17,924
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,924
Total Enrollment	150
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	56.3%
Retention Rate	61.4%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	N/A
Median Debt at Graduation	$9,500
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$100
Pell Grant Recipients	44.1%
Students Receiving Loans	48.2%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$71,696

Median Debt

$9,500

Monthly Payment

$100

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

44.1% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 48.2% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at Helms College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $71,696, while the reported median debt is $9,500 with an estimated monthly payment of $100. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.