Best Online Nursing Programs in Newnan, GA (2026)

Newnan, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,252 to $12,295 per year for indexed programs. Newnan has a population of about 43,510. Median household income is $80,299 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.8% 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 Newnan

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Newnan, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newnan 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 Newnan. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA 29.3 miles from Newnan BOC Score 54.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,104
Avg net price $5,661/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA 31.6 miles from Newnan BOC Score 47.9
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,350
Avg net price $-914/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 114

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 32.2 miles from Newnan BOC Score 51.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,479
Avg net price $2,457/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 34.4 miles from Newnan BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 40.3 miles from Newnan BOC Score 52.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,138
Avg net price $3,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Clarkston, GA 42.9 miles from Newnan BOC Score 44.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,619
Avg net price $13,761/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training

Tucker, GA 44.4 miles from Newnan
  • 2 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA 57.5 miles from Newnan BOC Score 55.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,025
Avg net price $6,696/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Newnan

Newnan 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.

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


Newnan at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,510Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$80,299Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Coweta County2,960 workers, 31 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Newnan, GA?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Newnan are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Newnan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Newnan 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 Peachtree City instead of Newnan?

Peachtree City, GA is 11.9 miles from Newnan 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 Newnan an affordable place to study nursing?

Newnan’s median household income of $80,299 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newnan 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 Newnan

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

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.