Top PhD Programs in Georgia
Research doctorates in nursing science.
6 schools in Georgia reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile; 2 programs have a verified profile. PhD in Nursing 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 (2)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing | Augusta University | PhD | Hybrid | Not published |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) | Emory University | PhD | On-campus | 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 Southern University | Statesboro, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Grad Cert-PMHNP, PhD | CCNE, ACEN |
| Mercer University | Macon, GA | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Doctorate, Doctorate-FNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA | Public | BSN, MSN, PhD | CCNE |