Accredited nursing programs in Georgia
52 schools in Georgia have at least one nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE: 34 BSN, 26 ADN, 7 LPN, 17 MSN programs. For the bachelor’s degree, 21 of 34 listings are CCNE and 13 are ACEN.
- Bachelor's programs
- 34
- 13 ACEN, 21 CCNE
- Associate programs
- 26
- 26 ACEN, 0 CCNE
- Practical programs
- 7
- 7 ACEN, 0 CCNE
- Master's programs
- 17
- 4 ACEN, 13 CCNE
Accredited schools in Georgia
| School | City | Type | BSN | ADN | LPN | MSN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Tifton | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | – |
| Albany State University | Albany | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | ACEN |
| Albany Technical College | Albany | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Athens Technical College | Athens | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Augusta Technical College | Augusta | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Augusta University | Augusta | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Berry College | Mount Berry | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Brenau University | Gainesville | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Brewton-Parker Christian University | Mount Vernon | Private | ACEN | – | – | – |
| Central Georgia Technical College | Warner Robins | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Clayton State University | Morrow | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | – |
| Columbus State University | Columbus | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Columbus Technical College | Columbus | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Dalton State College | Dalton | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | – |
| Emory University | Atlanta | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Georgia Gwinnett College | Lawrenceville | Public | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Georgia Highlands College | Rome | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | – |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Georgia Southern University | Statesboro | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Georgia Southwestern State University | Americus | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Gordon State College | Barnesville | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | – |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Herzing University-Atlanta | Atlanta | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| LaGrange College | Lagrange | Private | ACEN | – | – | – |
| Lanier Technical College | Gainesville | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Mercer University | Macon | Private | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Middle Georgia State University | Macon | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | ACEN |
| North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Sandersville | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Piedmont University | Demorest | Private | ACEN | – | – | – |
| Reinhardt University | Waleska | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Shorter University | Rome | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| South Georgia State College | Douglas | Public | ACEN | ACEN | – | – |
| Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
| Southern Regional Technical College | Thomasville | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Thomas University | Thomasville | Private | ACEN | – | – | ACEN |
| Toccoa Falls College | Toccoa Falls | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| Truett McConnell University | Cleveland | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| University of North Georgia | Dahlonega | Public | ACEN | – | – | ACEN |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Valdosta State University | Valdosta | Public | CCNE | – | – | CCNE |
| Wesleyan College | Macon | Private | CCNE | – | – | – |
| West Georgia Technical College | Waco | Public | – | ACEN | – | – |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta | Public | – | ACEN | ACEN | – |
Programs listed as accredited in the ACEN directory (opens in a new tab) and the CCNE directory (opens in a new tab), collected November 2026 and matched to schools by name and city. Programs in candidacy are not counted. A dash means no accredited program at that level was matched.
Programs with an ACEN note
ACEN publishes a note beside some listings. The wording below is ACEN’s own; open the listing for what it means for the program.
- Georgia Northwestern Technical College, ADN: With Conditions. ACEN listing (opens in a new tab)
- Southern Crescent Technical College, LPN: Withdrawing. ACEN listing (opens in a new tab)
What accreditation means in Georgia
Two separate approvals apply to a nursing program. The Georgia board of nursing approves programs so their graduates can sit the NCLEX. Programmatic accreditation from ACEN or CCNE is voluntary and is judged by a national peer body.
Bachelor's programs are the most common accredited level here, with 34. For bachelor’s degrees, 34 of 37 schools reporting graduates to the federal government matched an accredited program (92%). Compare Georgia BSN programs by NCLEX pass rate, cost and pay.
Common questions
How many nursing schools in Georgia are accredited?
We matched 52 Georgia schools to at least one accredited nursing program in the ACEN and CCNE directories: 34 BSN, 26 ADN, 7 LPN, 17 MSN. Schools with several programs appear once.
What is the difference between ACEN and CCNE?
ACEN accredits nursing programs at every level, from practical nursing to doctorates. CCNE accredits bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Both are recognized by the US Department of Education.
Do I need an accredited program to become a nurse in Georgia?
Not always. The state board of nursing approves programs for licensure, and that is a separate approval from ACEN or CCNE accreditation. Accreditation still matters for transferring credits, federal and employer tuition benefits, and entry to graduate programs.
Are all Georgia bachelor’s programs accredited?
34 of the 37 Georgia schools that report nursing bachelor’s graduates to the federal government matched an accredited listing. A school that does not match may be new, may be listed under another name, or may lack accreditation, so check the accreditor’s own directory before you apply.