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
Verified program profiles (18)
See all 18 programs →Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Augusta University | BSN | — | Not published |
| DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner | Augusta University | DNP, BSN-to-DNP, FNP | Hybrid | Not published |
| DNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Augusta University | DNP, BSN-to-DNP, PMHNP | Hybrid | Not published |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing | Augusta University | PhD | Hybrid | Not published |
| Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader | Augusta University | MSN, Direct-Entry MSN, CNL | — | Not published |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing Transfer Option | Emory University | BSN | On-campus | $70,300 per year |
Schools (62)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton, GA | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Albany State University | Albany, GA | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Albany Technical College | Albany, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| Andrew College | Cuthbert, GA | Private nonprofit | ADN | — |
| Athens Technical College | Athens, GA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta, GA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Augusta University | Augusta, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, Direct-Entry MSN, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, BSN-DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Berry College | Mount Berry, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Brenau University | Gainesville, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Doctorate | CCNE |
| Brewton-Parker College | Mount Vernon, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Central Georgia Technical College | Warner Robins, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| Chamberlain University-Georgia | Sandy Springs, GA | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Clayton State University | Morrow, GA | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | Public | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Columbus State University | Columbus, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Dalton State College | Dalton, GA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | 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.