by our College Data Analytics Team
[Practical Nursing Assistants](/majors/health-care-professions/practical-nursing-assistants/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying practical nursing assistants schools.
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If you want to know which schools send practical nursing assistants graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Augusta Technical College, our #1 for practical nursing assistants graduate salaries in Georgia. Augusta Technical College is a public school located in the city of Augusta. Early-career practical nursing assistants graduates from Augusta Technical College make a median of around $51,024 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Georgia Piedmont Technical College earned it the #2 place for practical nursing assistants. Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a public school located in the suburb of Clarkston. Early-career practical nursing assistants graduates from Georgia Piedmont Technical College make a median of around $53,372 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in practical nursing assistants will find them at North Georgia Technical College, which ranked #3. Set in the rural area of Clarkesville, North Georgia Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, practical nursing assistants degree recipients from North Georgia Technical College typically earn about $50,444 annually.
A rank of #4 makes Chattahoochee Technical College one of the highest-paying schools for practical nursing assistants. Set in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the practical nursing assistants program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,074.
Southern Crescent Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying practical nursing assistants schools. Located in the town of Griffin, Southern Crescent Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, practical nursing assistants degree recipients from Southern Crescent Technical College typically earn about $46,847 annually.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying practical nursing assistants schools. Set in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the practical nursing assistants program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,244.
Athens Technical College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for practical nursing assistants. Located in the city of Athens, Athens Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, practical nursing assistants degree recipients from Athens Technical College typically earn about $45,119 annually.
West Georgia Technical College came in at #8 for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Waco, West Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Early-career practical nursing assistants graduates from West Georgia Technical College make a median of around $46,310 per year.
Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins landed the #9 spot for practical nursing assistants salaries this year. Located in the city of Warner Robins, Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a public institution. Early-career practical nursing assistants graduates from Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins make a median of around $47,950 per year.
Savannah Technical College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying practical nursing assistants schools. Savannah Technical College is a public school located in the city of Savannah. Early-career practical nursing assistants graduates from Savannah Technical College make a median of around $42,213 per year.
Southern Regional Technical College earned the #11 position for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Thomasville, Southern Regional Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, practical nursing assistants degree recipients from Southern Regional Technical College typically earn about $42,800 annually.
South Georgia Technical College came in at #12 for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. South Georgia Technical College is a public school located in the town of Americus. Students who complete the practical nursing assistants program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,998.
Dalton State College came in at #13 for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Dalton, Dalton State College is a public institution. Practical Nursing Assistants graduates of Dalton State College earn a median of about $44,135 a year early in their careers.
Ogeechee Technical College earned the #14 position for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. Ogeechee Technical College is a public school located in the town of Statesboro. Students who complete the practical nursing assistants program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,248.
Albany Technical College came in at #15 for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Albany, Albany Technical College is a public institution. Practical Nursing Assistants graduates of Albany Technical College earn a median of about $42,057 a year early in their careers.
Coastal Pines Technical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying practical nursing assistants schools. Coastal Pines Technical College is a public school located in the town of Waycross. After graduating, practical nursing assistants degree recipients from Coastal Pines Technical College typically earn about $37,849 annually.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College landed the #17 spot for practical nursing assistants salaries this year. Set in the rural area of Sandersville, Oconee Fall Line Technical College is a public institution. Practical Nursing Assistants graduates of Oconee Fall Line Technical College earn a median of about $50,728 a year early in their careers.
Southeastern Technical College landed the #18 spot for practical nursing assistants salaries this year. Set in the town of Vidalia, Southeastern Technical College is a public institution. Early-career practical nursing assistants graduates from Southeastern Technical College make a median of around $39,368 per year.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College earned the #19 position for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the practical nursing assistants program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,190.
Lanier Technical College earned the #20 position for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, Lanier Technical College is a public institution. Practical Nursing Assistants graduates of Lanier Technical College earn a median of about $49,891 a year early in their careers.
Columbus Technical College earned the #21 position for practical nursing assistants graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Columbus Technical College is a public institution. After graduating, practical nursing assistants degree recipients from Columbus Technical College typically earn about $37,851 annually.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries practical nursing assistants graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 21 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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