Employers Value Nursing Majors
We champion diversity and nurture individual student success while providing a rigorous but accessible education that prepares you for the nursing workplace, academia and leadership as you progress throughout your career. You’ll be encouraged, challenged and supported whether pursuing an entry-level associate or bachelor’s degree or a graduate doctor of Nursing practice or Ph.D. degree
Almost 80% of GSU Nursing grads stay in GA.
Top skills for recent nursing grads from GSU include nursing documentation, vascular surgery, and technologist.
CHOA, Emory, and Northside are top employers of GSU nursing grads.
General anesthesia is a high paying skill for nursing grads from GSU.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners at CHOA who graduated from GSU earn an average of $100K.
$73K is the average salary of nursing grads from GSU.
Across the United States, top skills for nursing majors include basic life support, intensive care medicine, and acute care.
Nationally, ICU Nurses earn an average salary of $70K
Top employers for ICU nurses in GA include Emory, Wellstar, and CHOA.
Nurse case managers work in the field of Social Services.
Major Stories
NURSING FACULTY HELP STUDENTS WRITE THEIR SUCCESS STORIES.
Learn about the research being done by faculty member Susan Kelley.
Susan Kelley 3 min video from Angela Go on Vimeo.
Learn about the research being done by faculty member Blake McGee
Learn about the research being done by faculty member Dawn Aycock
- Faculty Spotlight Susan Kelley
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Learn about the research being done by faculty member Susan Kelley.
Susan Kelley 3 min video from Angela Go on Vimeo.
- Faculty Spotlight Blake McGee
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Learn about the research being done by faculty member Blake McGee
- Faculty Spotlight Dawn Aycock
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Learn about the research being done by faculty member Dawn Aycock
Your Degree at Work
HERE ARE THE TOP EMPLOYMENT FIELDS OF GSU STUDENTS WITH A NURSING DEGREE.
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AVG. SALARY
AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE NURSING MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
INDUSTRY
AVG. SALARY
AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE NURSING MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
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AVG. SALARY
AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE NURSING MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
INDUSTRY
AVG. SALARY
AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE NURSING MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
INDUSTRY
AVG. SALARY
AVG. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
COMMON JOB TITLES
WHY HIRE NURSING MAJORS FOR THIS FIELD? THEY'VE GOT SKILLS!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMING AVAILABLE TO NURSING MAJORS.
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Critical Thinking
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Leadership
Your Career Starts Here
TOP EMPLOYERS OF GSU NURSING GRADS AND AVERAGE SALARY
WHAT DOES A CAREER PATH LOOK LIKE FOR A NURSING MAJOR?
Career paths are often full of twists and turns. They are rarely straight lines. Watch the following video tutorial to learn how to explore the career paths of GSU alumni who after graduating with a degree in this major pursued their interests and passions rather than a specific job title:
QUALITY CONTROL
TECHNICIAN
83%
About 83% of 9,013 people working as quality control technicians majored in fields other than Engineering. The chart above shows what they studied.
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59 quality control technicians majored in Nursing.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTANT
65%
About 65% of 2,468 people working as child development consultants majored in fields other than Psychology & Counseling. The chart above shows what they studied.
19
19 child development consultants majored in Nursing.
EDUCATION
DIRECTOR
75%
About 75% of 15,047 people working as education directors majored in fields other than Education. The chart above shows what they studied.
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621 people working as education directors majored in Nursing.
IS GRAD SCHOOL NECESSARY FOR YOUR CAREER?
Learn about typical entry-level education requirements for over 800 occupations, reasons you should go to Grad School, reasons you should not go to Grad School, and whether or not you should go to Grad School right after Undergrad.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
"As a Triple Panther, I can attest to the life skills obtained during my studies at Georgia State University. Not only is their nursing program one of the best in the Nation, it is also located in the heart of Atlanta allowing access to multiple hospitals and clinical sites for educational purposes...
Majoring in Nursing at GSU will prepare students for a variety of promising career paths from informatics to leadership. GSU provides the foundation needed to think critically, communicate effectively, and to advocate for patients and families. As a nursing student at GSU, I was able to make connections with like-minded individuals that have remained positive influences throughout my career...I am such a GSU fan, I decided to expand my career to include a full-time faculty position with GSU’s School of Nursing starting Fall 2022! As I transition into this exciting new role, I remain confident that GSU will provide me with the knowledge and resources needed for me to be successful as I grow in academia. If you are looking to start or change your career path, consider joining the GSU School of Nursing. During this program, you will be exposed to a variety of patient populations and settings allowing you to choose what best fits your nursing goals. Apply today!"
University Career Services
Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni
Are you interested in pursuing a graduate degree? The CASA is a campus hub of faculty, staff, and students helping to make PhD programs, medical school, and law school accessible to all students with an interest and motivation to pursue these paths.
University Advisement Center
Want to know more about the course scheduling, program, and degree requirements for this and other majors? The UAC is here to assist you in charting your path.
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