Best Nursing Schools Near Winder, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Winder, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Winder has a population of about 18,847. Median household income is $59,944 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% 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 Winder

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA 16.2 miles from Winder
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,730
Avg net price $15,844/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA 22.3 miles from Winder
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,003
Avg net price $18,924/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Chamberlain University-Georgia

Sandy Springs, GA 36.5 miles from Winder
  • 4 year
51.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,405
Avg net price $33,188/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Emory University

Atlanta, GA 37.3 miles from Winder
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,137
Avg net price $22,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 112

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 40.1 miles from Winder
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,135
Avg net price $9,823/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Piedmont University

Demorest, GA 41.0 miles from Winder
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,130
Avg net price $20,599/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 41.6 miles from Winder
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 41.6 miles from Winder
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
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: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Nursing Wages Near Winder

Winder 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.

Winder at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,847 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,944 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Winder, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Winder. The closest is Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA (16.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lanier Technical College (23.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Winder?

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

Lawrenceville, GA is 15.8 miles from Winder 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 Winder an affordable place to study nursing?

Winder’s median household income of $59,944 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winder 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 Winder

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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