Nurse Practitioner Programs in Georgia: 15 Colleges and Schools
15 Georgia schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 958 students: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Georgia · CIP 51.3805
15 schools in Georgia graduated 958 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit. Credentials offered: certificate (11), master's (10), doctorate (8), bachelor's (1).
The largest program is South University-Savannah Online in Savannah with 525 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 15 Georgia schools
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Largest programs in Georgia
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South University-Savannah Online | Savannah | 525 |
| 2 | Brenau University | Gainesville | 151 |
| 3 | Columbus State University | Columbus | 89 |
| 4 | Emory University | Atlanta | 85 |
| 5 | Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw | 48 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Georgia by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta · 3 schools | ||||
| Emory University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 85 | Website ↗ |
| Georgia State University | Public | certificate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | Private nonprofit | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Savannah · 2 schools | ||||
| South University-Savannah Online | Private for-profit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 525 | Website ↗ |
| South University-Savannah | Private for-profit | master's, doctorate | 6 | Website ↗ |
| Augusta · 1 school | ||||
| Augusta University | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| Columbus · 1 school | ||||
| Columbus State University | Public | master's | 89 | Website ↗ |
| Dahlonega · 1 school | ||||
| University of North Georgia | Public | master's, certificate, doctorate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Gainesville · 1 school | ||||
| Brenau University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's, master's, certificate, doctorate | 151 | Website ↗ |
| Kennesaw · 1 school | ||||
| Kennesaw State University | Public | master's | 48 | Website ↗ |
| Macon · 1 school | ||||
| Mercer University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate, doctorate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Milledgeville · 1 school | ||||
| Georgia College & State University | Public | certificate, master's, doctorate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Morrow · 1 school | ||||
| Clayton State University | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Statesboro · 1 school | ||||
| Georgia Southern University | Public | certificate, master's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Valdosta · 1 school | ||||
| Valdosta State University | Public | doctorate | 8 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 15 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 15 | 958 | this page |
| Florida | 23 | 1,919 | Programs in Florida → |
| Tennessee | 19 | 699 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Alabama | 13 | 688 | Programs in Alabama → |
| North Carolina | 13 | 598 | Programs in North Carolina → |
| South Carolina | 6 | 208 | Programs in South Carolina → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Georgia
- How many NP programs are in Georgia?
- 15 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 958 students.
- Which Georgia program is the largest?
- South University-Savannah Online in Savannah, with 525 graduates in 2024, followed by Brenau University in Gainesville (151).
- Are Georgia programs mostly public?
- Yes: 9 public, 4 private nonprofit, 2 private for-profit of the 15 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Georgia?
- Typical NP pay in Georgia is $129,430 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.