Chattahoochee Technical College
Published tuition$3,252 - $12,295
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Smyrna, GA (2026)
Smyrna, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,252 to $12,295 per year for indexed programs. Smyrna has a population of about 56,285. Median household income is $96,780 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.0% 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 Smyrna
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Smyrna. Distances are calculated from Smyrna 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 Smyrna. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Georgia State University
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Atlanta Technical College
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Woodruff Medical and Wellness Training
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Georgia Piedmont Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Smyrna
Smyrna 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $100,390 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $64,995 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,060 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $238,821 |
| Nurse Midwife | $105,510 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $105,405 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,500 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $132,368 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 | Atlanta-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.
Smyrna at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,285 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $96,780 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 59.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Cobb County | 13,196 workers, 140 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Smyrna-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Marietta, GA – 6.3 mi away (60,941 pop)
- Atlanta, GA – 8.8 mi away (5,080,712 pop)
- Sandy Springs, GA – 9.8 mi away (105,703 pop)
- Brookhaven, GA – 10.7 mi away (52,444 pop)
- Chamblee, GA – 12.5 mi away (28,306 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Smyrna, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Smyrna. The closest is Chattahoochee Technical College in Marietta, GA (5.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Piedmont Technical College (16.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Smyrna?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Smyrna 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 Marietta instead of Smyrna?
Marietta, GA is 6.3 miles from Smyrna 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 Smyrna an affordable place to study nursing?
Smyrna’s median household income of $96,780 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Smyrna 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.