Augusta Technical College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Augusta, GA (2026)
Augusta, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $17,924 to $26,400 per year for indexed programs. Augusta has a population of about 389,215. In the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $211,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Augusta
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Augusta. Distances are calculated from Augusta city center.
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 Augusta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Augusta University
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Online programsYes
Helms College
Published tuition$17,924 - $26,400
Online programs--
Aiken Technical College
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Online programsYes
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Augusta
Augusta is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area (BLS area code 12260). 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 | $87,760 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $95,495 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,760 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $69,380 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $211,310 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $229,935 |
| Nurse Midwife | $105,510 | GA statewide | $114,810 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $130,871 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,140 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $40,413 |
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.
Augusta at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Richmond County | 11,334 workers, 47 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Augusta-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- North Augusta, SC – 12.7 mi away (22,932 pop)
- Aiken, SC – 22.9 mi away (30,937 pop)
- Greenwood, SC – 57.5 mi away (42,279 pop)
- Lexington, SC – 65.2 mi away (20,988 pop)
- Statesboro, GA – 66.3 mi away (40,141 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Augusta, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Augusta. The closest is Augusta Technical College in Augusta, GA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Oconee Fall Line Technical College (51.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Augusta?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Augusta are: Nurse Anesthetist ($211,310), Nurse Practitioner ($120,270), 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 North Augusta instead of Augusta?
North Augusta, SC is 12.7 miles from Augusta 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.
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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Data verified: June 11, 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.