# Augusta University: Nursing (bachelor's)

Augusta, GA. IPEDS 482149, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/augusta-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,307
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $78,004 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,956 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in GA: 26 of 32 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (32 colleges, $83,656): -$5,652
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,208

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.54 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $78,004 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,064 | $50,231 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,154 | $50,639 | 1.1 years |
| 48-75k | $13,703 | $62,212 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $17,548 | $79,668 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $18,163 | $82,460 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $101,903 | $25,000 | $22,585 | 91% |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $98,328 | $26,298 | $6,842 | 36% |
| Clayton State University | $96,160 | $37,783 | $8,365 | 40% |
| Georgia Highlands College | $95,596 | $16,044 | $6,928 | 21% |
| Thomas University | $92,116 | $31,188 | $18,499 | 28% |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | $91,010 | $43,985 | $21,679 | 14% |
| LaGrange College | $90,392 | $26,000 | $20,875 | 47% |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | $90,106 | not reported | $15,844 | 22% |
| Columbus State University | $89,659 | $30,980 | $13,115 | 42% |
| Brenau University | $88,731 | $42,187 | $18,924 | 33% |
| Kennesaw State University | $87,935 | $25,093 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Albany State University | $87,799 | $32,324 | $11,898 | 31% |
| Georgia State University | $87,146 | $26,430 | $15,931 | 53% |
| University of West Georgia | $86,904 | $25,000 | $12,786 | 44% |
| Mercer University | $85,030 | $29,161 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Dalton State College | $84,253 | $17,312 | $5,012 | 25% |
| Georgia College & State University | $83,058 | $25,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Berry College | $83,008 | $26,250 | $22,320 | 70% |
| East Georgia State College | $82,849 | $19,031 | $9,626 | 17% |
| Gordon State College | $82,747 | $22,151 | $8,105 | 20% |
| University of North Georgia | $81,887 | $19,743 | $9,823 | 37% |
| College of Coastal Georgia | $81,657 | $20,543 | $15,261 | 26% |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | $80,811 | $24,250 | $12,019 | 41% |
| Georgia Southern University | $79,988 | $27,277 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Piedmont University | $79,552 | $29,875 | $20,599 | 47% |
| Augusta University | $78,004 | $22,956 | $13,787 | 49% |
| Valdosta State University | $77,890 | $27,301 | $10,945 | 42% |
| South Georgia State College | $77,175 | $19,740 | $8,767 | 16% |
| Shorter University | $75,924 | $26,942 | $16,646 | 38% |
| Middle Georgia State University | $72,255 | $23,000 | $12,361 | 25% |
| Truett McConnell University | $69,133 | $27,000 | $22,227 | 38% |
| Wesleyan College | $67,603 | $38,170 | $12,724 | 45% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $87,760 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, $93,550 GA, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $120,700 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, $131,910 GA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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