RN Programs in Georgia

Did you know that nursing students make up more than half of all students enrolled in healthcare-related training programs in Georgia? A career as a registered nurse (RN) is particularly popular, and for good reason. RNs are in high demand in Georgia, and they earn an average salary of $90,000 per year.

Requirements to Become an RN in Georgia

To become an RN in Georgia, you must enroll in and successfully complete a state-approved training program. This will involve completing a general education and a nursing-related curriculum that includes lectures and practical skills training. In Georgia, you must earn at least an associate degree in nursing (ADN) to qualify for the national licensing exam.

Passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is required before you can apply for an RN license in Georgia.

Accredited RN Programs in Georgia

If you're interested in pursuing your RN training in Georgia, there are many excellent schools to choose from. Here are a few of the top ones:

1. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

   2802 Moore Hwy, Tifton, GA 31793

   (229) 391-5001

2. Albany State University

   504 College Dr, Albany, GA 31705

   (229) 430-4600

3. Albany Technical College

   1704 S Slappey Blvd, Albany, GA 31701

   (229) 430-3500

4. Andrew College

   501 College St, Cuthbert, GA 39840

   (800) 664-3850

5. Athens Technical College

   800 US-29, Athens, GA 30601

   (706) 355-5000

6. Atlanta Technical College

   1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

   (404) 225-4461

7. Augusta Technical College

   3200 Augusta Tech Dr, Augusta, GA 30906

   (706) 771-4000

8. Augusta University

   1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912

   (706) 721-0211

9. Berry College

   2277 Martha Berry Hwy, Mt Berry, GA 30149

   (706) 232-5374

10. Brenau University

    500 Washington St SE, Gainesville, GA 30501

    (770) 534-6299

11. Central Georgia Technical College

    3300 Macon Tech Dr, Macon, GA 31206

    (478) 757-3400

12. Chamberlain University

    1100 Altmore Dr, Sandy Springs, GA 30342

    (877) 751-5783

13. Chattahoochee Technical College

    980 S Cobb Dr SE, Marietta, GA 30060

    (770) 528-4413

14. Clayton State University

    2000 Clayton State Blvd, Morrow, GA 30260

    (678) 466-4000

15. Coastal Pines Technical College

    1701 Carswell Ave, Waycross, GA 31503

    (912) 287-6584

16. College of Coastal Georgia

    1 College Dr, Brunswick, GA 31520

    (912) 279-5700

17. Columbus State University

    4225 University Ave, Columbus, GA 31907

    (706) 507-8800

18. Columbus Technical College

    928 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA 31904

    (706) 649-1800

19. Dalton State College

    650 College Dr, Dalton, GA 30720

    (706) 272-4436

20. Emory University

    201 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322

    (404) 727-7980

21. Georgia College

    231 W Hancock St, Milledgeville, GA 31061

    (800) 342-0471

22. Georgia Gwinnett College

    1000 University Center Ln, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

    (678) 407-5000

23. Georgia Highlands College

    3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome, GA 30161

    (706) 802-5000

24. Georgia Northwestern Technical College

    265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring, GA 30739

    (706) 764-3584

25. Georgia Southern University

    1332 Southern Dr, Statesboro, GA 30458

    (912) 478-4636

26. Georgia Southwestern State University

    800 GSW State University Dr, Americus, GA 31709

    (229) 928-1273

27. Georgia State University

    33 Gilmer St SE, Atlanta, GA 30302

    (404) 413-2000

28. Gordon State College

    419 College Dr, Barnesville, GA 30204

    (678) 359-5555

29. Gwinnett Technical College

    5150 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

    (770) 962-7580

30. Kennesaw State University

    1000 Chastain Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

    (470) 578-6000

31. LaGrange College

    601 Broad St, LaGrange, GA 30240

    (706) 880-8000

32. Lanier Technical College

    2535 Lanier Tech Dr, Gainesville, GA 30507

    (770) 533-7000

33. Mercer University

    2930 Flowers Rd S, Atlanta, GA 30341

    (800) 551-8835

34. Middle Georgia State University

    100 University Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206

    (478) 471-2700

35. North Georgia Technical College

    1500 GA-197, Clarkesville, GA 30523

    (706) 754-7700

36. Oconee Fall Line Technical College

    1189 Deepstep Rd, Sandersville, GA 31082

    (478) 553-2050

37. Piedmont College

    1021 Central Ave, Demorest, GA 30535

    (706) 778-3000

38. Reinhardt University

    7300 Reinhardt College Cir, Waleska, GA 30183

    (770) 720-5600

39. Shorter University

    315 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165

    (706) 291-2121

40. South College

    2600 Century Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30345

    (470) 322-1200

41. South Georgia State College

    100 W College Park Dr, Douglas, GA 31533

    (912) 260-4200

42. Southeastern Technical College

    3001 E 1st St, Vidalia, GA 30474

    (912) 538-3100

43. Southern Crescent Technical College

    501 Varsity Rd, Griffin, GA 30223

    (770) 228-7348

44. Southern Regional Technical College

    15689 US-19 N, Thomasville, GA 31792

    (888) 205-3449

45. Truett McConnell University

    100 Alumni Dr, Cleveland, GA 30528

    (706) 865-2134

46. University of North Georgia

    1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677

    (706) 864-1543

47. University of West Georgia

    1601 Maple St, Carrollton, GA 30118

    (678) 839-5000

48. Valdosta State University

    1500 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31698

    (229) 333-5800

49. Wesleyan College

    4760 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210

    (478) 477-1110

50. West Georgia Technical College

    13017 GA-34, Franklin, GA 30217

    (706) 948-0250

51. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

    4089 Val Tech Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602

    (229) 333-2100

RN Job Outlook and Salary in Georgia

Georgia RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 15.3% job growth rate from 2022 to 2032. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in Georgia earn an average annual salary of $90,000 per year, equivalent to $43.2 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in Georgia, and their average wage and salary, by area.

Georgia Board of Nursing

The Georgia Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in Georgia for all nursing-related questions and concerns.