Nursing Schools
In Athens, Georgia
There is only one nursing school in Athens for faculty to choose from. The trends in Athens' nursing academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes nursing training at the following levels:
- Nursing Certificate
- Associates degree in Nursing
Statistics
Professional Trends
Athens Vs. Georgia Nursing Employment
| Athens | 2,970 |
| Georgia | 139,470 |
Of the 139,470 nursing professionals employed in Georgia, 2,970 work in Athens. Between 2006 and 2010, in Athens, there has been a 134% growth in the number of nursing professionals. As the employment for nursing professionals in Athens has increased, overall employment in Athens has also increased.
Athens Vs. Georgia Nursing employment growth
| 131,680 | 131,270 | 135,720 | 138,690 | 139,470 |
| 1,270 | 2,970 | 3,170 | 3,140 | 2,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Athens
Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Athens
| $43,097 | $48,368 | $50,213 | $49,765 | $51,115 |
| $34,260 | $35,170 | $37,200 | $38,110 | $39,840 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Nursing in Athens
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Athens
Salaries for nursing professionals in Athens have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $51,115 per year was earned by nursing professionals in Athens. Four years earlier in 2006, nursing professionals in Athens made an average salary of $43,097 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Athens.
Salary percentiles for Nursing professionals in Athens
10th percentile |
$34,582 |
25th percentile |
$41,478 |
50th percentile |
$48,665 |
75th percentile |
$56,902 |
90th percentile |
$69,852 |
Nursing professionals in Athens earn a median salary of $48,665 per year. The 10% of nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,582 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 102% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Nursing professionals and related professions in Athens
Nursing |
$51,115 |
Gerontology |
$56,833 |
BSN |
$60,470 |
RN to BSN |
$60,470 |
Forensic Nursing |
$84,810 |
On average nursing professionals in Athens earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Athens.
Educational Trends
Nursing schools in Athens
Many of Athens' nursing professionals are graduates of the only accredited nursing school in the city.
Nursing Programs Offered In Athens
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
2 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in nursing offered by Athens' nursing schools.
Student Completed Nursing Degrees In Athens
associate |
48 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
43 |
| Total | 91 |
In 2010 approximately 91 students graduated from nursing courses.