Nursing
Ranked #531 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 21 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $77,175
- Ranked-college median: $85,171

Douglas, GA, United States
South Georgia State College is a public college in Douglas, GA, with 1,466 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $7,405 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 21.6%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,798.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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National median 1,603
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 21 graduates
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1,466
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Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate/associate college
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South Georgia State CollegeDouglas, GA, United States
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South Georgia State College
Douglas, GA, United States
Remote town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
Nearest major cityJacksonville, FL · about 107 mi
In the city250 mi
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Compare with Gordon State CollegeIn-state tuition at South Georgia State College is $3,410 and out-of-state tuition is $10,754 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $7,405 a year.
The average net price at South Georgia State College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $7,405 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
21.6% of first-time, full-time students at South Georgia State College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are Gordon State College, Atlanta Metropolitan State College, and Georgia Highlands College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
Graduation rate 22%, close to 22%
Profile closeness81/100
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, GA
Graduation rate 14%, close to 22%
Profile closeness77/100
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA
Graduation rate 20%, close to 22%
Profile closeness72/100
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA
Average net price $6,874, close to $7,405
Profile closeness66/100
College of Coastal Georgia
Brunswick, GA
Graduation rate 29%, close to 22%
Profile closeness66/100
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA
Average net price $7,542, close to $7,405
Profile closeness64/100
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA
Graduation rate 29%, close to 22%
Profile closeness62/100
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA
Average net price $10,170, close to $7,405
Profile closeness62/100
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