Nursing Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
In Atlanta, there are 2 nursing schools where nursing faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the nursing academic community in Atlanta, and the future trends. Academia in nursing includes nursing training at the following levels:
- Nursing Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Nursing
- Masters degree in Nursing
- PhD degree in Nursing
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Nursing Employment
| Atlanta | 67,700 |
| Georgia | 139,470 |
Exactly 67,700 of Georgia's 139,470 nursing professionals work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, in Atlanta, there has been a 9% growth in the number of nursing professionals. As the employment for nursing professionals in Atlanta has increased, overall employment in Atlanta has also increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Nursing employment growth
| 131,680 | 131,270 | 135,720 | 138,690 | 139,470 |
| 61,940 | 59,710 | 63,690 | 65,620 | 67,700 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Nursing VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $50,904 | $49,865 | $61,164 | $62,576 | $63,032 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Nursing in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
As the number of nursing professionals in Atlanta has grown, salaries for nursing professionals have also increased. In 2010 Atlanta nursing professionals earned an average yearly salary of $63,032. Four years earlier in 2006, nursing professionals in Atlanta made an average salary of $50,904 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Atlanta.
Salary percentiles for Nursing professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$41,426 |
25th percentile |
$48,416 |
50th percentile |
$60,108 |
75th percentile |
$73,114 |
90th percentile |
$88,356 |
Nursing professionals in Atlanta make a median yearly salary of $60,108. The 10% of nursing professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $41,426 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $88,356 per year.
Average Salaries for Nursing professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Nursing |
$63,032 |
BSN |
$64,090 |
RN to BSN |
$64,090 |
Gerontology |
$73,372 |
Forensic Nursing |
$94,785 |
Nursing professional salaries in Atlanta are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Nursing schools in Atlanta
There are 2 accredited nursing schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's nursing professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Nursing Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
10 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
8 |
| Total | 22 |
There are a total of 22 degree and certificate programs in nursing offered by Atlanta's nursing schools.
Student Completed Nursing Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
218 |
master |
117 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
70 |
| Total | 409 |
Approximately 409 students completed nursing courses in 2010.