Nursing Schools in Georgia (2026)

78 accredited nursing programs found

Nursing Schools

47 / 31

Public / Private

$4,369

Avg Public Tuition

42.6%

Avg Grad Rate

Georgia has 78 nursing-relevant schools in this directory, with 47 public and 31 private institutions. Average in-state tuition is $12,027, with public schools averaging $4,369 and private schools averaging $27,342. The 25th-to-75th-percentile tuition band runs from $3,188 to $18,238, indicating a strong low-cost public floor with a meaningful private tail. The cheapest tracked program is East Georgia State College at $2,736 per year, and the largest by undergraduate enrollment is Kennesaw State University at about 39,503.

Across Georgia programs the average graduation rate is 42.6 percent — among the lower state averages in this directory — and the average retention rate is 65.7 percent. Median post-graduation earnings average $38,342 and median federal debt at graduation averages $16,527. The University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and several private universities including Emory and Mercer make up the bulk of the licensure pipeline, feeding into a healthcare market anchored by Emory Healthcare, Piedmont, and Wellstar.

Registered Nurse Market in Georgia

BLS wage and employment data for registered nurses

+7% projected growth

10th Percentile

$56,990

Median

$76,340

90th Percentile

$104,960

Employment

85,920

Openings

193,100

Registered Nurse Salary in Georgia

Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024

Median Salary

$76,340

Mean Salary

$79,470

Entry Level (10th %)

$56,990

Experienced (90th %)

$104,960

RNs Employed: 85,920

vs National Median: -18% (below $93,600)

Job Growth (2023-2033): +7%

Average Tuition

$12,027

Matches the Georgia average of $12,027.

Graduation Rate

42.6%

0.0%

Matches the Georgia average of 42.6%.

Median Earnings

$38,342

Matches the Georgia median of $38,342.

Tuition Overview

Avg Public Tuition	$4,369
Lowest Tuition	$2,736
Highest Tuition	$60,774
Avg Private Tuition	$27,342

Student Outcomes

Avg Graduation Rate	42.6%
Avg Earnings After Grad	$41,061
Avg Student Debt	$16,527
Total Enrollment	327,885

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Georgia

#1 Lowest

East Georgia State College

$2,736

#2 Lowest

Georgia Highlands College

$2,944

#3 Lowest

South Georgia State College

$2,970

#4 Lowest

Coastal Pines Technical College

$3,040

#5 Lowest

Columbus Technical College

$3,042

Highest Graduation Rates in Georgia

Elaine Sterling Institute

88.2%

#3 Grad Rate

University of Georgia

87.2%

#4 Grad Rate

Augusta School of Massage

All Nursing Schools in Georgia

Institution	City	Type	Tuition (In-State)	Grad Rate	Earnings After	Enrollment
Kennesaw State University	Kennesaw	Public	$5,786	48.1%	$57,552	39,503
University of Georgia	Athens	Public	$11,180	87.2%	$68,726	31,310
Georgia State University	Atlanta	Public	$8,478	53.7%	$47,384	27,109
Georgia Southern University	Statesboro	Public	$5,905	52.0%	$53,236	21,029
University of North Georgia	Dahlonega	Public	$5,009	36.9%	$50,135	15,542
Georgia Gwinnett College	Lawrenceville	Public	$4,458	19.8%	$47,730	11,156
Chattahoochee Technical College	Marietta	Public	$3,252	38.9%	$37,138	7,555
University of West Georgia	Carrollton	Public	$5,971	42.7%	$49,587	7,485
Gwinnett Technical College	Lawrenceville	Public	$3,356	27.0%	$45,025	7,395
Emory University	Atlanta	Private	$60,774	91.8%	$80,137	7,275
Valdosta State University	Valdosta	Public	$6,007	41.7%	$49,361	6,858
Middle Georgia State University	Macon	Public	$4,432	25.6%	$40,863	6,655
Albany State University	Albany	Public	$5,934	22.8%	$40,674	5,829
Central Georgia Technical College	Warner Robins	Public	$3,180	40.9%	$30,848	5,602
Georgia College & State University	Milledgeville	Public	$8,998	61.6%	$58,140	5,599
Columbus State University	Columbus	Public	$5,751	41.7%	$44,544	5,537
Augusta University	Augusta	Public	$8,122	48.6%	$48,472	5,282
West Georgia Technical College	Waco	Public	$3,122	30.1%	$35,479	4,811
Mercer University	Macon	Private	$40,890	73.4%	$58,354	4,620
Georgia Highlands College	Rome	Public	$2,944	20.8%	$43,184	4,441
Dalton State College	Dalton	Public	$3,283	29.6%	$40,251	4,419
Clayton State University	Morrow	Public	$5,068	35.4%	$49,179	4,390
Lanier Technical College	Gainesville	Public	$3,716	36.1%	$37,623	4,147
Georgia Northwestern Technical College	Rome	Public	$3,132	34.4%	$35,759	4,080
Southern Crescent Technical College	Griffin	Public	$3,126	51.1%	$36,104	4,035
Georgia Military College	Milledgeville	Public	$8,112	32.9%	$39,257	3,936
Spelman College	Atlanta	Private	$30,058	76.1%	$59,993	3,633
Augusta Technical College	Augusta	Public	$4,022	30.8%	$33,523	3,531
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	Tifton	Public	$3,195	29.1%	$34,996	3,218
Athens Technical College	Athens	Public	$3,172	33.1%	$35,951	3,153
Atlanta Technical College	Atlanta	Public	$3,164	40.8%	$30,350	3,044
Savannah Technical College	Savannah	Public	$3,072	36.5%	$33,018	2,967
Southern Regional Technical College	Thomasville	Public	$3,122	35.7%	$31,293	2,960
College of Coastal Georgia	Brunswick	Public	$3,483	25.6%	$39,318	2,794
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College	Valdosta	Public	$3,212	43.8%	$30,864	2,762
Columbus Technical College	Columbus	Public	$3,042	20.7%	$34,238	2,668
Point University	West Point	Private	$22,300	40.4%	$38,740	2,617
Gordon State College	Barnesville	Public	$3,475	17.3%	$37,871	2,605
Georgia Southwestern State University	Americus	Public	$4,980	31.9%	$48,757	2,291
Albany Technical College	Albany	Public	$3,196	34.1%	$30,541	2,214
Berry College	Mount Berry	Private	$40,416	73.9%	$53,800	2,213
Georgia Piedmont Technical College	Clarkston	Public	$3,188	34.9%	$34,619	2,069
North Georgia Technical College	Clarkesville	Public	$3,162	36.7%	$32,932	1,966
Ogeechee Technical College	Statesboro	Public	$3,170	40.4%	$31,248	1,781
Coastal Pines Technical College	Waycross	Public	$3,040	45.6%	$30,214	1,688
Oconee Fall Line Technical College	Sandersville	Public	$3,201	41.7%	$30,899	1,580
South Georgia State College	Douglas	Public	$2,970	20.3%	$35,697	1,553
East Georgia State College	Swainsboro	Public	$2,736	13.8%	$37,174	1,368
Atlanta Metropolitan State College	Atlanta	Public	$3,105	14.3%	$33,252	1,348
South Georgia Technical College	Americus	Public	$3,782	58.6%	$30,364	1,302
Piedmont University	Demorest	Private	$30,680	41.5%	$49,130	1,235
Shorter University	Rome	Private	$24,044	37.1%	$44,604	1,091
Southeastern Technical College	Vidalia	Public	$3,172	34.1%	$30,329	1,091
Reinhardt University	Waleska	Private	$28,420	35.6%	$46,541	1,012
Brenau University	Gainesville	Private	$33,275	35.4%	$54,003	981
Agnes Scott College	Decatur	Private	$48,150	70.5%	$56,274	898
Life University	Marietta	Private	$15,036	32.1%	$47,397	869
Toccoa Falls College	Toccoa Falls	Private	$23,250	46.0%	$36,630	820
Thomas University	Thomasville	Private	$11,640	27.8%	$49,716	813
Truett McConnell University	Cleveland	Private	$25,568	41.1%	$46,700	768
Emmanuel University	Franklin Springs	Private	$23,664	34.6%	$38,208	719
Elaine Sterling Institute	Atlanta	For-Profit	N/A	88.2%	N/A	653
Georgia Career Institute	Conyers	For-Profit	N/A	70.8%	$23,686	586
LaGrange College	Lagrange	Private	$34,540	41.8%	$51,745	566
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee	Chamblee	For-Profit	$11,330	39.1%	$27,065	529
Wesleyan College	Macon	Private	$27,650	60.6%	$44,317	466
Atlanta School of Massage	Atlanta	For-Profit	N/A	58.3%	$25,301	319
Andrew College	Cuthbert	Private	$19,126	27.0%	$38,475	287
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy	Sandy Springs	For-Profit	N/A	55.0%	$25,452	260
South University-Savannah	Savannah	For-Profit	$18,238	22.7%	$34,421	246
Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus	Marietta	For-Profit	N/A	44.9%	$25,373	168
Helms College	Augusta	Private	$17,924	56.3%	N/A	150
Gwinnett College-Lilburn	Lilburn	For-Profit	$10,850	40.9%	$31,422	132
Gwinnett College-Sandy Springs	Sandy Springs	For-Profit	N/A	60.5%	$31,206	114
Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training	Tucker	For-Profit	N/A	72.3%	N/A	71
Grady Health System Professional Schools	Atlanta	Public	N/A	N/A	$60,726	60
Institute of Medical Ultrasound	Atlanta	For-Profit	$31,052	26.1%	N/A	29
Augusta School of Massage	Evans	For-Profit	N/A	79.3%	$25,408	27

Nursing Schools by City in Georgia

Atlanta 9 Augusta 3 Macon 3 Marietta 3 Rome 3 Albany 2 Americus 2 Athens 2 Columbus 2 Gainesville 2 Lawrenceville 2 Milledgeville 2 Sandy Springs 2 Savannah 2 Statesboro 2 Thomasville 2 Valdosta 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Georgia?

There are 78 nursing schools in Georgia, including 47 public and 31 private institutions.

What is the average nursing school tuition in Georgia?

Average in-state tuition across nursing schools in Georgia is $12,027. Tuition ranges from $2,736 to $60,774 where data is available.

What is the average graduation rate for nursing schools in Georgia?

The average graduation rate is 42.6%, with Emory University reporting the highest rate at 91.8%.

What is the average retention rate in Georgia?

The average retention rate across nursing schools in Georgia is 65.7%.

What do graduates from nursing schools in Georgia earn?

The median schoolwide earnings figure among these institutions is $38,342 10 years after entry. This is institution-level outcomes data rather than nursing-only wage data.

What is the average student debt at nursing schools in Georgia?

Average median debt among nursing schools in Georgia is $16,527.

How much do registered nurses earn in Georgia?

Registered nurses earn a median annual salary of $76,340, with the 10th percentile at $56,990 and the 90th percentile at $104,960.

What is the RN job outlook for Georgia?

The RN occupation shows projected growth of 7% in this state, with 85,920 registered nurses employed in the latest BLS wage data.

Georgia Nursing Market Context

BLS data for Georgia shows an RN median annual wage of $76,340 and a mean of $79,470. The 10th to 90th percentile range runs from $56,990 to $104,960. Statewide RN employment is approximately 85,920 and the projected growth rate is 7 percent — above the national 6 percent figure.

Median program debt of $16,527 against a $76,340 RN median wage produces a manageable payback profile, particularly for the substantial portion of Georgia graduates who emerge from the low-cost public-college pipeline. The 7 percent projected growth rate translates to a meaningful hiring tailwind in the Atlanta metro and along the I-75 and I-20 hospital corridors. The 90th-percentile figure of $104,960 represents what experienced and certified Georgia RNs can reach, particularly in academic medical centers and specialty roles, while the lower graduation-rate figures suggest careful program selection matters more in Georgia than in states where most programs perform similarly.

Nursing Programs in Other States

California 286 New York 193 Florida 184 Pennsylvania 159 Texas 159 Ohio 145 Illinois 119 North Carolina 101 Missouri 79 Michigan 77