Top DNP Programs in Georgia
Practice doctorates for nurses, entered after a BSN or an MSN.
6 schools in Georgia reported DNP-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified DNP program profile; 4 programs have a verified profile. DNP Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Verified program profiles (4)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nursing Practice | Emory University | DNP, BSN-to-DNP, MSN-to-DNP, AGACNP, FNP, PNP-PC, PMHNP, WHNP | Online coursework | $50,640 per year |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | South University-Savannah Online | DNP, MSN-to-DNP | Online coursework | Not published |
Schools (6)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| South College | Knoxville, TN | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, BSN-DNP | CCNE, COA |
| South University-Savannah Online | Savannah, GA | Private for-profit | BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, MSN-AGPCNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, RN-MSN, DNP, MSN-DNP | CCNE |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | ACEN |