by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Georgia Southern University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Georgia Southern University among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #845 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 845 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Georgia | 18 of 54 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 164 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at Georgia Southern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 363 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Georgia Southern University handed out 363 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Georgia Southern University is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 12 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 110 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 528 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at Georgia Southern University report a median salary of $71,088 a year. This is above $58,179, the median for all majors at Georgia Southern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Georgia Southern University, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $27,277 in student loans. This is higher than $26,313, the typical median for all majors at Georgia Southern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
Learn more about Georgia Southern University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia Southern University are White. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 84 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 223 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Georgia Southern University conferred 363 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Georgia Southern University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 10 |
