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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Georgia

In 2020-2021, 2,432 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in GA.

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 1,652
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,652
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,652
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 780
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 780

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 40.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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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
3,709 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $24,062 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

253 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,140 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,606 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $791. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,154 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,676 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,432 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $28,698 after graduation. 92% of students get financical aid.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,437 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,731. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,045 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,823 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,089. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,835 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

113 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,232 Total Students

The 8.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,956. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,649 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $26,478 after graduation.

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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