Georgia Southern University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Statesboro, GA (2026)
Statesboro, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,072 to $15,527 per year for indexed programs. Statesboro has a population of about 33,705. Median household income is $42,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.1% 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 Statesboro
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Statesboro. Distances are calculated from Statesboro 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 Statesboro. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Ogeechee Technical College
Published tuition$3,170 - $15,527
Online programsYes
Southeastern Technical College
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Online programsYes
Savannah Technical College
Published tuition$3,072 - $14,545
Online programsYes
Technical College of the Lowcountry
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Statesboro
| 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.
Statesboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,705 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,884 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Statesboro-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Pooler, GA – 38.3 mi away (23,744 pop)
- Hinesville, GA – 43.1 mi away (51,673 pop)
- Savannah, GA – 44.9 mi away (280,692 pop)
- Beaufort, SC – 62.1 mi away (53,086 pop)
- Hilton Head Island, SC – 62.3 mi away (75,328 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Statesboro, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Statesboro. The closest is Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Technical College of the Lowcountry (63.3 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 Statesboro workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Pooler instead of Statesboro?
Pooler, GA is 38.3 miles from Statesboro 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 Statesboro an affordable place to study nursing?
Statesboro’s median household income of $42,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Statesboro 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.