Georgia College & State University
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Milledgeville, GA (2026)
Milledgeville, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,172 to $13,425 per year for indexed programs. Milledgeville has a population of about 16,873. Median household income is $39,669 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $224,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Milledgeville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Milledgeville. Distances are calculated from Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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Central Georgia Technical College
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Southern Crescent Technical College
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Athens Technical College
Published tuition$3,172 - $13,425
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Milledgeville
| 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.
Milledgeville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,873 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $39,669 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Milledgeville-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Warner Robins, GA – 41.4 mi away (148,686 pop)
- Dublin, GA – 42.2 mi away (20,872 pop)
- McDonough, GA – 57.9 mi away (23,964 pop)
- Athens, GA – 60.1 mi away (137,582 pop)
- Griffin, GA – 60.7 mi away (22,928 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Milledgeville, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Milledgeville. The closest is Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, GA (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Athens Technical College (62.6 miles). 5 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 Milledgeville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Warner Robins instead of Milledgeville?
Warner Robins, GA is 41.4 miles from Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville an affordable place to study nursing?
Milledgeville’s median household income of $39,669 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milledgeville 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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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.