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Best Colleges for Nursing in Georgia

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Georgia, led by Emory University, University of Georgia and Spelman College. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Georgia?

Based on our rankings, Emory University is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Georgia. Other top choices include University of Georgia, Spelman College, University of North Georgia.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are Emory University, University of Georgia, Spelman College. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $26,889 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $57,577 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. Emory University — Atlanta, GA · 10.7% acceptance · SAT 1,520 · $64,280 tuition · 91% grad rate
  2. 2. University of Georgia — Athens, GA · 37.7% acceptance · SAT 1,397 · $31,688 tuition · 90% grad rate
  3. 3. Spelman College — Atlanta, GA · 24.9% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $31,556 tuition · 78% grad rate
  4. 4. University of North Georgia — Dahlonega, GA · 67.9% acceptance · SAT 1,106 · $16,503 tuition · 37% grad rate
  5. 5. Mercer University — Macon, GA · 68.9% acceptance · SAT 1,271 · $42,312 tuition · 70% grad rate
  6. 6. Augusta University — Augusta, GA · 86.4% acceptance · SAT 1,070 · $24,734 tuition · 49% grad rate
  7. 7. Agnes Scott College — Decatur, GA · 62.2% acceptance · SAT 1,260 · $50,604 tuition · 71% grad rate
  8. 8. Kennesaw State University — Kennesaw, GA · 69.2% acceptance · SAT 1,113 · $17,736 tuition · 52% grad rate
  9. 9. Reinhardt University — Waleska, GA · 61.5% acceptance · $30,074 tuition · 44% grad rate
  10. 10. University of West Georgia — Carrollton, GA · 51.6% acceptance · SAT 1,032 · $17,800 tuition · 43% grad rate
  11. 11. Georgia College & State University — Milledgeville, GA · 78.2% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $29,512 tuition · 64% grad rate
  12. 12. Berry College — Mount Berry, GA · 64% acceptance · SAT 1,220 · $41,686 tuition · 69% grad rate
  13. 13. LaGrange College — Lagrange, GA · 62.1% acceptance · $35,400 tuition · 47% grad rate
  14. 14. Georgia State University — Atlanta, GA · 55.4% acceptance · SAT 1,076 · $24,840 tuition · 53% grad rate
  15. 15. Clayton State University — Morrow, GA · 68.5% acceptance · SAT 958 · $16,532 tuition · 40% grad rate
  16. 16. Valdosta State University — Valdosta, GA · 72.3% acceptance · SAT 1,013 · $17,836 tuition · 42% grad rate
  17. 17. Albany State University — Albany, GA · $17,008 tuition · 31% grad rate
  18. 18. Georgia Southwestern State University — Americus, GA · 75.2% acceptance · SAT 978 · $16,572 tuition · 41% grad rate
  19. 19. Middle Georgia State University — Macon, GA · 99.7% acceptance · SAT 1,083 · $16,390 tuition · 25% grad rate
  20. 20. Gordon State College — Barnesville, GA · 85.9% acceptance · SAT 1,023 · $10,948 tuition · 20% grad rate
  21. 21. Dalton State College — Dalton, GA · $10,656 tuition · 25% grad rate

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