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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Registered Nursing in Georgia

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Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Registered Nursing is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 3rd of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 266,651 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across Georgia, there were 5,753 registered nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia” ranking looked at 55 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in registered nursing. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their registered nursing program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia

The colleges and universities below are the best for georgia registered nursing students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Registered Nursing in Georgia

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chamberlain University - Georgia. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. Chamberlain University - Georgia is a small private for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 339 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Chamberlain - Georgia

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Out of the 55 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College landed the #2 spot on the list. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a small public school situated in Tifton, Georgia. It awarded 207 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at ABAC Tifton

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Albany State University
Albany, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Albany State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. This medium-sized school is located in Albany, Georgia, and it awarded 259 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

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Wesleyan College
Macon, Georgia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wesleyan College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. Located in Macon, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 44 degrees to qualified ’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Wesleyan College

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Andrew College
Cuthbert, Georgia

Out of the 55 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Andrew College landed the #5 spot on the list. Andrew College is a small school located in Cuthbert, Georgia that handed out 14 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Andrew College

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Gordon State College
Barnesville, Georgia

Gordon State College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. This small school is located in Barnesville, Georgia, and it awarded 101 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

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Middle Georgia State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking, coming in at #7. Middle Georgia State University is a medium-sized school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 235 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Middle Georgia State University Registered Nursing Report

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South Georgia State College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking. South Georgia State College is a public institution located in Douglas, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 79 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at South Georgia State College

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LaGrange College
Lagrange, Georgia

LaGrange College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking. This small school is located in Lagrange, Georgia, and it awarded 41 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full LaGrange Registered Nursing Report

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Herzing University - Atlanta did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking, coming in at #10. Herzing University - Atlanta is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Herzing University - Atlanta

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Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 357 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Augusta University

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Truett McConnell University
Cleveland, Georgia

Truett McConnell University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking, coming in at #12. Cleveland, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s registered nursing degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.

Full Truett McConnell University Registered Nursing Report

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With a ranking of #13, South University’s online programs did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. Located in Savannah, Georgia, this medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 189 degrees to qualified ’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at South University’s online programs

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Dalton State College
Dalton, Georgia

With a ranking of #14, Dalton State College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. DSC is a small school located in Dalton, Georgia that handed out 98 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at DSC

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College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, Georgia

College of Coastal Georgia ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. This small school is located in Brunswick, Georgia, and it awarded 94 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at College of Coastal Georgia

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Columbus State University
Columbus, Georgia

Columbus State University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking. Located in Columbus, Georgia, this medium-sized public school handed out 200 diplomas to qualified ’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

Full Columbus State University Registered Nursing Report

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Georgia Southwestern State University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking, coming in at #17. Georgia Southwestern State University is a small public school situated in Americus, Georgia. It awarded 78 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Georgia Southwestern State University Registered Nursing Report

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Georgia Highlands College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking. Rome, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s registered nursing degrees to 110 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Georgia Highlands College

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Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, Georgia

Toccoa Falls College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking. Toccoa Falls is a private not-for-profit institution located in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Toccoa Falls College

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Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia College & State University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. Georgia College & State University is a medium-sized school located in Milledgeville, Georgia that handed out 159 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Georgia College

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Shorter University
Rome, Georgia

Shorter University ranked #21 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. Located in Rome, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified ’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Shorter

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Berry College
Mount Berry, Georgia

Berry College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking. Located in Mount Berry, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 45 diplomas to qualified ’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Berry

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Piedmont College
Demorest, Georgia

With a ranking of #23, Piedmont College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. Located in Demorest, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 80 diplomas to qualified ’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Piedmont College Registered Nursing Report

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Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia

Clayton State University ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia list. Clayton State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morrow, Georgia. It awarded 101 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Clayton State University

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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Registered Nursing Major in Georgia ranking, coming in at #25. Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 386 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Emory University

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