by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for nursing students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,764 master's degrees in nursing during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The nursing master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for nursing students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Nursing Master's Degree Schools in Georgia list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for nursing students seeking a a master's degree.
Emory University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in nursing. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Nursing master's degree recipients from Emory University earn a boost of about $5,089 over the typical income of nursing majors.
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It is hard to beat South University's online programs if you want to pursue a master's degree in nursing. South University's online programs is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the midsize city of Savannah.
Soon after graduation, nursing master's recipients typically make around $102,397 in their early careers.
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It is hard to beat Mercer University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in nursing. Located in the medium-sized city of Macon, Mercer is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.
Nursing master's degree recipients from Mercer University get an earnings boost of about $17,112 above the average income of nursing graduates.
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Augusta University is a good choice for students pursuing a master's degree in nursing. Located in the midsize city of Augusta, Augusta University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Soon after graduation, nursing master's recipients usually make around $78,617 in their early careers.
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Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College is a public university with a medium-sized student population.
Soon after graduating, nursing master's recipients typically make about $89,092 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program state that they receive average early career earnings of $102,984.
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Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the nursing program earn about $98,272 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Georgia Southern University
South University, Savannah is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the midsize city of Savannah.
After graduation, nursing master's recipients usually earn about $102,397 in their early careers.
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Located in the small city of Gainesville, Brenau is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the nursing program report average early career income of $101,548.
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Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, KSU Georgia is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, nursing master's recipients usually earn around $102,380 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in nursing from Kennesaw State UniversityExplore all the Best Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 2,300 |
| Virginia | 182 | 728 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 931 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 1,147 |
| Alabama | 151 | 1,997 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 1,361 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 340 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 369 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 175 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 229 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 145 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 743 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 723 |
| Nursing Practice | 90 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 84 |
| Nursing Administration | 66 |
| School Nursing | 18 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 14 |
| Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing | 11 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 8 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 847 |
| Allied Health Professions | 342 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 254 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 235 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 207 |
| Communication Sciences | 156 |
| Other Health Professions | 94 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 60 |
| Medical Science | 55 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 39 |
