Best Nursing Schools Near Acworth, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Acworth, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Acworth has a population of about 22,370. Median household income is $80,703 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $239,060 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Acworth

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Acworth, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Acworth city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Acworth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 5.1 miles from Acworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 116

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Reinhardt University

Waleska, GA 19.3 miles from Acworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,541
Avg net price $24,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Chamberlain University-Georgia

Sandy Springs, GA 20.7 miles from Acworth
  • 4 year
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,405
Avg net price $33,188/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 26.4 miles from Acworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 26.5 miles from Acworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 26.9 miles from Acworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Georgia Highlands College

Rome, GA 31.8 miles from Acworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,184
Avg net price $6,928/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Shorter University

Rome, GA 33.2 miles from Acworth
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,604
Avg net price $16,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Nursing Wages Near Acworth

Acworth is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse $100,490 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $100,390
Licensed Practical Nurse $65,060 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $64,995
Nurse Anesthetist $239,060 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $238,821
Nurse Midwife $105,510 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $105,405
Nurse Practitioner $132,500 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $132,368
Nursing Assistant $39,350 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $39,311

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Acworth at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,370 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $80,703 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Cobb County 13,196 workers, 140 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Acworth, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Acworth. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Atlanta (26.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Acworth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Acworth are: Nurse Anesthetist ($239,060), Nurse Practitioner ($132,500), Nurse Midwife ($105,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kennesaw instead of Acworth?

Kennesaw, GA is 3.6 miles from Acworth and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Acworth an affordable place to study nursing?

Acworth’s median household income of $80,703 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Acworth while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Acworth

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Acworth:

Data verified: September 6, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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