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2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Georgia

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,522 Avg Student Debt
$57,517 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Nursing Science Badge [Nursing Science](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-science/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for nursing science students.

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2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in nursing science, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Nursing Science Schools

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Augusta University
Augusta, GA

Our analysis ranked Augusta University the best value for a degree in nursing science in Georgia. Augusta University is a large public school located in the city of Augusta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,414, while out-of-state students pay about $24,734. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $22,956 in student loans. Nursing Science graduates of Augusta University earn a median of $84,840 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,956 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

2

Georgia Southern University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in nursing science, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,277 to complete the nursing science program here. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from Georgia Southern University generally make around $45,531. Set against $27,277 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Georgia Southern University admits about 88% of applicants.

3

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Georgia State University earned it the #3 place for nursing science. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,840. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $28,215 in student loans. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $94,620. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Georgia State University admits about 55% of applicants.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Emory University earned it the #4 place for nursing science. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,280. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from Emory University generally make around $98,673. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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Mercer University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing science schools. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $31,565. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $29,161 in student loans. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $98,345. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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