Southern Union State Community College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in La Grange, GA (2026)
La Grange, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $12,032 per year for indexed programs. La Grange has a population of about 36,270. In Georgia, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $224,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to La Grange
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near La Grange. Distances are calculated from La Grange 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 La Grange. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Columbus Technical College
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Online programsYes
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Published tuition$5,040 - $12,032
Online programs--
Southern Crescent Technical College
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Online programsYes
West Georgia 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 La Grange
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $93,550 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,030 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $224,630 |
| Nurse Midwife | $105,510 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,430 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,680 |
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.
La Grange at a Glance
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Other La Grange-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Valley, AL – 17.1 mi away (20,441 pop)
- Newnan, GA – 28.5 mi away (37,912 pop)
- Columbus, GA – 37.0 mi away (263,737 pop)
- Peachtree City, GA – 37.0 mi away (35,186 pop)
- Carrollton, GA – 38.4 mi away (46,695 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near La Grange, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near La Grange. The closest is Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, AL (31.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Georgia Technical College (46.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Georgia are: Nurse Anesthetist ($224,630), Nurse Practitioner ($129,430), Nurse Midwife ($105,510). Wages for La Grange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Valley instead of La Grange?
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.
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.
Learn More About Nursing Programs
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- Online Nursing programs in Georgia
- Nursing programs by state
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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.