We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Augusta University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Augusta University was ranked #342 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #8 in Georgia.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 167 |
Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 210 |
Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 233 |
Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 248 |
Best Nursing Schools | 342 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Augusta University handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 201 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 156 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Augusta University. This makes it the #64 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 96 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #23 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Augusta University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $74,307 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Augusta University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $19,385 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Augusta University is $213 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Augusta University was $928 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $287 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $6,892 | $22,270 |
Fees | $1,230 | $1,230 |
Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
On Campus Room and Board | $11,935 | $11,935 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $4,946 | $4,946 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 193 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Augusta University. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Augusta University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augusta University with a bachelor's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 9 |
Black or African American | 29 |
Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
White | 135 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 9 |
Augusta University does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Augusta University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Augusta University make a median salary of $78,617. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 133 students who earned a master's degree in Nursing from Augusta University in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Augusta University with a master's in nursing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 11 |
Black or African American | 23 |
Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
White | 86 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Augusta University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Medicine | 225 |
Dentistry | 91 |
Allied Health Professions | 84 |
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 78 |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | 67 |