by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how GHC ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at GHC was ranked #1,104 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #36 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 455 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 783 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,104 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia Highlands College handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 78% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GHC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $83,986 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GHC was $360 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $95 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,280 | $8,632 |
| Fees | $664 | $664 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
Learn more about GHC tuition and fees.
Of the 41 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GHC, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GHC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Highlands College with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GHC 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 GHC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 nursing majors earned their associate's degree from GHC. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at GHC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Highlands College with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Georgia Highlands College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | 43 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 38 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 28 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 8 |