About Nursing, M.s. in Georgia State University
The Georgia State online master of science in nursing (M.S.) provides you with a path to become an advanced practice nurse and prepares you for specialized care settings and leadership roles. If you are seeking to advance, this program will prepare you to implement and evaluate innovative approaches to nursing and health care information, including interprofessional care coordination, patient quality teams and safety teams at all levels.
Choose your nurse practitioner specialty area:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
We invite applicants with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and we also offer an R.N. to M.S. bridge program.
Earning a master's degree in nursing opens new career avenues for registered nurses and expands their impact on the U.S. healthcare system. You will learn alongside expert clinicians and systems administrators to prepare for advanced practice nursing roles and leadership positions.
Georgia State’s School of Nursing is the only nursing college in Georgia that offers the full spectrum of nursing education, from associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Although you will be learning primarily online, our downtown campus location and the extensive healthcare network available to you will be extremely advantageous. We know you are working full time and balancing a tremendous number of obligations as you consider coming back to school. Our commitment to you is that your success matters to us. We will support you every step of your journey.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
Georgia State University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1913 |
| Location |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Application Mode |
Online portal |
| Acceptance Rate |
76% |
| Student Retention Rate |
82% |
| Graduation Rate |
55% |
| Number of Schools |
10 |
| Total Enrollment |
54,000+ |
| Total International Students |
3,000+ |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
26:1 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries |
| Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@gsu.edu
404-413-2500 |
Georgia State University Cost of Living
Other costs to consider before applying to Georgia State University for the forthcoming academic year include the following:
| Type of Expenditure |
Cost (In USD) |
| Room and Board |
8,868 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,228 |
| Meals |
6,426 |
| Transportation |
1,364 |
| Personal Expenses |
2,183 |
