by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GHC ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at GHC was ranked #1,077 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #30 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia Highlands College handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at GHC is $62,911. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $62,880 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GHC, nursing students borrow a median amount of $16,044 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Georgia Highlands College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 nursing majors earned their associate's degree from GHC. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Highlands College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from GHC. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GHC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Highlands College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | 35 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 32 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 12 |
