DNP & PhD Programs in Georgia

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for Georgia here.

Updated: February 5, 2026
Brenau University

Brenau University

Gainesville, GA
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
89.4%
RN test takers per year
90
RN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Emory University

Emory University

Atlanta, GA
Private
4-year

Accreditations

ACME CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

DNP PhD BSN to PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
90.6%
RN test takers per year
240
RN rank (2025)
#6
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Georgia Health Sciences University

Georgia Health Sciences University

Augusta, GA
Public
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN

Programs Offered

DNP PhD BSN to PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
89.4%
RN test takers per year
310
RN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Georgia State University

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Southern Association of Colleg...

Programs Offered

DNP PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
93.0%
RN test takers per year
110
RN rank (2025)
#4
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
Public
4-year

Programs Offered

DNP PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
93.4%
RN test takers per year
288
RN rank (2025)
#4
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend