Top MSN Programs in Georgia
Master's degrees in nursing: nurse practitioner, education, leadership, informatics and entry-level tracks.
20 schools in Georgia reported MSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified MSN program profile; 5 programs have a verified profile. MSN 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 (5)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader | Augusta University | MSN, Direct-Entry MSN, CNL | — | Not published |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) | Emory University | MSN, FNP | Online coursework | $55,672 per year |
| Master of Nursing (MN) | Emory University | MSN, Direct-Entry MSN | On-campus | $57,606 per year |
| MSN - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | South University-Savannah Online | MSN, RN-to-MSN, AGPCNP | Online coursework | Not published |
| MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner | South University-Savannah Online | MSN, RN-to-MSN, FNP | Online coursework | $660 per credit |
Schools (20)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany State University | Albany, GA | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN | 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 |
| Brenau University | Gainesville, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Doctorate | CCNE |
| Clayton State University | Morrow, GA | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Columbus State University | Columbus, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP | 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 |
| 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 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| 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 |
| 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 | Savannah, GA | Private for-profit | BSN, MSN-FNP | — |
| 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 |
| Thomas University | Thomasville, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-Leadership | ACEN |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | ACEN |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, PhD | CCNE |