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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Georgia

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Georgia

2,295 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,546
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 749
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 749

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 43.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 40.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Georgia

61,070 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Georgia

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $25,870. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,567 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,614 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending CGTC will pay a net price of $3,166. Graduates earn an average $26,370 after graduation.

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,021 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,636. In their early career, Coastal Pines Technical College grads earn an average salary of $26,725.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,246 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,891 after earning their degree at this institution.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,980 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,236 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,068.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,200 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,068 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,573 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,705 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,683 a year.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,996 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending Southern Crescent Technical College will pay a net price of $7,412. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,582 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,071. In their early career, Savannah Tech grads earn an average salary of $28,110.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in GA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 16% $24,680
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 11% $41,890

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Allied Health Services 2,571
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,529
Allied Health Professions 2,414
Health Sciences & Services 1,261
Dental Support Services 981
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 464
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 249
Optometric Support Services 62

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