La Grange, Georgia has a population of about 36,270. There are 5 accredited nursing programs within 100 miles of La Grange, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $12,032 per year. In Georgia, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $221,190 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer nursing programs. Distances are calculated from La Grange city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Union State Community College | Wadley, AL | 31.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Columbus Technical College | Columbus, GA | 36.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | Phenix City, AL | 41.3 mi | $5,040 - $12,032 | – |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA | 46.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| West Georgia Technical College | Waco, GA | 46.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $86,560 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $58,490 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $221,190 |
| Nurse Midwife | $125,830 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,060 |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,570 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
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Our directory lists 5 nursing programs within 100 miles of La Grange. The closest is Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, AL (31.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is West Georgia Technical College (46.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Georgia are: Nurse Anesthetist ($221,190), Nurse Practitioner ($126,060), Nurse Midwife ($125,830). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Valley, AL is 17.1 miles from La Grange 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.
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