Campus & online schools
Nursing Schools in Georgia: Campus & Online Programs (2026)
21 nursing schools have campuses in Georgia, plus accredited online programs open to residents. Compare programs accepting applications below.
- Campus schools
- 21
- Located in Georgia
- Online schools
- 44
- Enroll residents
- Average RN salary
- $91,960
- BLS
Programs accepting applications
Georgia programs accepting applications
Programs currently enrolling Georgia residents. Our own ranking of Georgia schools follows below.
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Georgia has 21 campus-based nursing schools plus 44 accredited online programs open to residents (2026). Emory University leads the in-state list with a 94% first-time NCLEX pass rate. Registered nurses in Georgia earn about $91,960/year (BLS). Verify each program's ACEN or CCNE accreditation before enrolling.
Key takeaways — nursing schools in Georgia
- Georgia has 21 campus-based nursing schools and 44 accredited online programs available to residents.
- Emory University leads the in-state list, with a 94% first-time NCLEX pass rate.
- Registered nurses in Georgia earn an average of $91,960 per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
- Verify each program's ACEN or CCNE accreditation before enrolling — it is the baseline for federal financial aid, NCLEX eligibility, and graduate nursing study.
- Online pre-licensure programs must hold Georgia Board of Nursing approval and arrange in-state clinical placements — verify both before enrolling.
Campus-Based Nursing Schools in Georgia
Nursing schools with a campus in Georgia, ranked by NCLEX pass rate, accreditation, and program quality.
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Online Nursing Programs Available to Georgia Residents
These accredited schools are based outside Georgia but enroll Georgia residents online. Confirm clinical-placement and Georgia Board of Nursing approval before enrolling in any pre-licensure RN program.
How We Evaluate Nursing Schools in Georgia
We separate schools with a physical campus in Georgia from accredited online programs that enroll Georgia residents, because the two answer different questions — one is about studying locally, the other about studying from Georgia. Within each group we weight NCLEX first-time pass rate most heavily; it is the strongest available predictor of how well a program prepares graduates for licensure.
Accreditation is non-negotiable: we only include schools accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or regionally accredited programs with state board approval. We also consider acceptance rate (program selectivity), program variety across degree levels (LPN through doctoral), and value relative to regional salary expectations. Where a school has not yet reported outcome data, we show it without inventing a number.
What to Look for in a Georgia Nursing School
The most important factor is NCLEX pass rate. The national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for U.S.-educated candidates was 86.7% in 2025 (NCSBN), down from 91.2% in 2024. Programs consistently above 90% have demonstrated they effectively prepare students for licensure. Ask schools for their three-year average pass rate — a single good year can be an anomaly.
Accreditation matters for several reasons beyond quality assurance. CCNE- or ACEN-accredited programs make you eligible for federal financial aid, qualify you for military service, and meet the requirements for most graduate nursing programs if you plan to advance your career later.
Consider clinical placement. Hospitals in Georgia often have affiliation agreements with specific nursing schools, giving graduates an inside track to jobs. If you are considering an online program based outside Georgia, confirm that it arranges clinical placements within Georgia and is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing for pre-licensure study.
Nursing Career Outlook in Georgia
Registered nurses in Georgia earn an average of $91,960 annually. The BLS projects nursing employment to grow 6% nationally through 2032 — faster than the average for all occupations — driven by an aging population and expanded access to healthcare. Georgia is expected to see strong demand in hospitals, outpatient care centers, and home health settings.
BSN-prepared nurses command higher salaries and have access to broader roles. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing reports that 80% of nursing positions now prefer or require a BSN. If you currently hold an ADN, many schools serving Georgiaoffer flexible RN-to-BSN completion programs you can complete while working.