Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelor's degree programs in Georgia

Compare 35 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

35Programs reporting earnings

$85,030Median year-4 earnings

$26,298Median federal debt

34Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Georgia

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Emory UniversityAtlanta · $25,000 federal debt$101,903 2Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeTifton · $26,298 federal debt$98,328 3Clayton State UniversityMorrow · $37,783 federal debt$96,160 4Chamberlain University-GeorgiaSandy Springs · $39,146 federal debt$96,132 5Georgia Highlands CollegeRome · $16,044 federal debt$95,596 6Thomas UniversityThomasville · $31,188 federal debt$92,116 7South University-Savannah OnlineSavannah · $41,815 federal debt$91,363 8South University-SavannahSavannah · $41,815 federal debt$91,363 9Herzing University-AtlantaAtlanta · $43,985 federal debt$91,010 10LaGrange CollegeLagrange · $26,000 federal debt$90,392

CAREER CONTEXT IN GA

What related occupations pay in Georgia

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

25-1072Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $77,720
Middle 50% wage range: $64,000–$88,850
State employment: 1,590
Projected growth: +17.1%
Annual openings: 8,500

10th–90th percentile: $44,480–$111,820

29-1141Registered Nurses

State median wage: $93,550
Middle 50% wage range: $79,090–$106,330
State employment: 100,950
Projected growth: +5.6%
Annual openings: 180,800

10th–90th percentile: $68,920–$128,640

29-1171Nurse Practitioners

State median wage: $129,430
Middle 50% wage range: $110,360–$141,240
State employment: 10,460
Projected growth: +41.0%
Annual openings: 29,400

10th–90th percentile: $99,160–$166,060

11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers

State median wage: $131,910
Middle 50% wage range: $99,060–$171,180
State employment: 11,130
Projected growth: +24.2%
Annual openings: 62,300

10th–90th percentile: $74,060–$248,660

29-1151Nurse Anesthetists

State median wage: $224,630
Middle 50% wage range: $203,180–$270,020
State employment: 1,170
Projected growth: +9.7%
Annual openings: 2,400

10th–90th percentile: $167,110–$303,900

29-1161Nurse Midwives

State median wage: $105,510
Middle 50% wage range: $94,360–$145,520
State employment: 300
Projected growth: +11.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $86,290–$164,300

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Georgia; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Emory University	Atlanta	$101,903	$25,000
2	Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College	Tifton	$98,328	$26,298
3	Clayton State University	Morrow	$96,160	$37,783
4	Chamberlain University-Georgia	Sandy Springs	$96,132	$39,146
5	Georgia Highlands College	Rome	$95,596	$16,044
6	Thomas University	Thomasville	$92,116	$31,188
7	South University-Savannah Online	Savannah	$91,363	$41,815
8	South University-Savannah	Savannah	$91,363	$41,815
9	Herzing University-Atlanta	Atlanta	$91,010	$43,985
10	LaGrange College	Lagrange	$90,392	$26,000
11	Georgia Gwinnett College	Lawrenceville	$90,106	Not available
12	Columbus State University	Columbus	$89,659	$30,980
13	Brenau University	Gainesville	$88,731	$42,187
14	Kennesaw State University	Kennesaw	$87,935	$25,093
15	Albany State University	Albany	$87,799	$32,324
16	Georgia State University	Atlanta	$87,146	$26,430
17	University of West Georgia	Carrollton	$86,904	$25,000
18	Mercer University	Macon	$85,030	$29,161
19	Dalton State College	Dalton	$84,253	$17,312
20	Georgia College & State University	Milledgeville	$83,058	$25,000
21	Berry College	Mount Berry	$83,008	$26,250
22	East Georgia State College	Swainsboro	$82,849	$19,031
23	Gordon State College	Barnesville	$82,747	$22,151
24	University of North Georgia	Dahlonega	$81,887	$19,743
25	College of Coastal Georgia	Brunswick	$81,657	$20,543
26	Georgia Southwestern State University	Americus	$80,811	$24,250
27	Georgia Southern University	Statesboro	$79,988	$27,277
28	Piedmont University	Demorest	$79,552	$29,875
29	Augusta University	Augusta	$78,004	$22,956
30	Valdosta State University	Valdosta	$77,890	$27,301
31	South Georgia State College	Douglas	$77,175	$19,740
32	Shorter University	Rome	$75,924	$26,942
33	Middle Georgia State University	Macon	$72,255	$23,000
34	Truett McConnell University	Cleveland	$69,133	$27,000
35	Wesleyan College	Macon	$67,603	$38,170

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing in Georgia

What do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelor's degree graduates earn in Georgia?

Across 35 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $85,030 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $26,298 among the 34 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Georgia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Emory University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.