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Best Nursing Schools in Georgia (2026)

Georgia has 167 nursing programs across 43 cities. 81 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 93%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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167
Total programs
6
Program types
93%
Avg NCLEX rate
81
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Top BSN Programs in Georgia by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Emory University — BSN Program
BSN•Atlanta, GA•$224,000
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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Georgia by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Kennesaw State University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Kennesaw, GA•$5,786 in / $17,040 out
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Nursing Programs in Georgia by Type

ADN
31 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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BSN
40 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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ABSN
7 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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RN to BSN
10 programs
Avg NCLEX: 88%
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MSN
21 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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DNP
30 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Georgia

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

East Georgia State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$2,736 in / $9,088 out
Georgia Highlands College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,944 in / $9,296 out
Georgia Highlands College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$2,944 in / $9,296 out
Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,960 in / $9,312 out
South Georgia State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$2,970 in / $9,322 out
South Georgia State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,970 in / $9,322 out
Coastal Pines Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,040 in / $5,440 out
Coastal Pines Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,040 in / $5,440 out
Columbus Technical College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,042 in / $5,442 out
Columbus Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,042 in / $5,442 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Georgia?

There are 167 nursing programs in Georgia, spanning 31 ADN, 40 BSN, 7 ABSN, 10 RN to BSN, 21 MSN, 30 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Georgia?

Based on 81 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Georgia is 93%. The highest rate is 100% at Athens Technical College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Georgia?

The most affordable option is East Georgia State College (BSN) at $2,736 in / $9,088 out.

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