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

Compare 17 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

17Programs reporting earnings

$117,952Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Georgia

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

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	Clayton State University	Morrow	$128,972	Not available
2	Mercer University	Macon	$128,313	Not available
3	Albany State University	Albany	$126,877	Not available
4	Middle Georgia State University	Macon	$124,939	Not available
5	Kennesaw State University	Kennesaw	$123,603	Not available
6	Emory University	Atlanta	$121,958	Not available
7	South University-Savannah Online	Savannah	$119,307	Not available
8	South University-Savannah	Savannah	$119,307	Not available
9	Georgia State University	Atlanta	$117,952	Not available
10	Brenau University	Gainesville	$116,299	Not available
11	University of West Georgia	Carrollton	$114,602	Not available
12	University of North Georgia	Dahlonega	$113,921	Not available
13	Georgia College & State University	Milledgeville	$113,221	Not available
14	Columbus State University	Columbus	$111,944	Not available
15	Georgia Southwestern State University	Americus	$109,617	Not available
16	Georgia Southern University	Statesboro	$106,401	Not available
17	Augusta University	Augusta	$90,561	Not available

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 master's degree graduates earn in Georgia?

Across 17 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $117,952 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.

Which Georgia colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

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