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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
With NCLEX data

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%
View RN to BSN in Georgia→All states
MSN
21 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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DNP
30 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
View DNP in Georgia→All states

Nursing Programs in Georgia by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Atlanta (21)Savannah (14)Macon (10)Augusta (8)Albany (7)Gainesville (7)Valdosta (6)Americus (5)Columbus (5)Dahlonega (5)Milledgeville (5)Rome (5)Statesboro (5)Thomasville (5)Kennesaw (4)Morrow (4)Carrollton (3)Dalton (3)Lawrenceville (3)Sandy Springs (3)Tifton (3)Warner Robins (3)

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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Helpful Guides for Georgia Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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