Top Nursing Schools in Georgia
This page lists 61 schools in Georgia that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 21 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 28 associate degree (ADN), 37 bachelor's (BSN), 19 master's and 5 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 43 public, 15 private nonprofit and 3 private for-profit. 52 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Atlanta (5), Macon (3), Rome (3) and Savannah (3).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (62)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNM, MSN-FNP, MSN-WHNP, Direct-Entry MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, DNP-AGACNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, DNP-PNP-PC, DNP-WHNP, BSN-DNP, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD | CCNE |
| Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville, GA | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Georgia Highlands College | Rome, GA | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | Clarkston, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus, GA | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE, ACEN |
| Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Atlanta, GA | Public | ADN | — |
| Gordon State College | Barnesville, GA | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| LaGrange College | Lagrange, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN | ACEN |
| Lanier Technical College | Gainesville, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Doctorate, Doctorate-FNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon, GA | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's | ACEN |
| North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Sandersville, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
Before you apply in Georgia
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Georgia. See online coursework and clinical requirements.