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Practical Nursing in Georgia

Practical Nursing Schools in Georgia

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

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

Education Levels of Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing 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.

Practical Nursing 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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View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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