Jacksonville University
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Saint Marys, GA (2026)
Saint Marys, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Saint Marys has a population of about 18,805. Median household income is $67,271 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% 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 Saint Marys
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Saint Marys. Distances are calculated from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville
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Fortis College-Orange Park
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Online programs--
Coastal Pines Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Saint Marys
| 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.
Saint Marys at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,805 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,271 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Saint Marys-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Fernandina Beach, FL – 9.9 mi away (27,371 pop)
- Brunswick, GA – 27.5 mi away (54,213 pop)
- Jacksonville, FL – 30.0 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
- Jacksonville Beach, FL – 34.5 mi away (23,387 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 56.1 mi away (24,741 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Saint Marys, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Saint Marys. The closest is Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL (28.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastal Pines Technical College (57.4 miles). 3 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 Saint Marys workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Fernandina Beach instead of Saint Marys?
Fernandina Beach, FL is 9.9 miles from Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys an affordable place to study nursing?
Saint Marys’s median household income of $67,271 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Marys 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.