
Georgia LPN to RN/BSN Programs
The southern state of Georgia offers an educational pathway for LPNs who want to advance their careers by becoming RNs. Both LPN to ADN and LPN to BSN options are available for those who want to move up the nursing ladder by increasing their responsibilities and performing high-level duties and tasks. RNs also enjoy higher salaries, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that registered nurses in the state can earn an average of $24,500 more per year than LPNs.
Looking for more information on the LPN to RN mobility track? Learn more about taking and passing the NCLEX-RN examination and check out the Georgia Board of Nursing for information on licensing and available organizations and associations for registered nurses in the state.
List of 2025 LPN to RN or LPN to BSN Programs in GA
Below is the 2025 best comprehensive list of LPN to RN programs in Georgia. Some of these programs may be listed as "RN", however that may mean ADN or BSN degree, please visit the school's website for program details.
Program | Website |
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LPN to RN/BSN Online Online Program - Achieve offers a fast-track program that combines the effectiveness of real classroom learning with the speed of credit-by- examination. NOTE: MUST BE A LPN/LVN TO APPLY | achievetestprep.com |
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College LPN to RN 2802 Moore Highway Tifton, GA (800) 733-3653 | abac.edu |
Albany State University LPN to RN 2400 Gillionville Rd Albany, GA (229) 317-6000 | asurams.edu |
Athens Technical College LPN to RN 800 US Hwy 29 North Athens, GA (706) 355-5000 | athenstech.smartcatalogiq.com |
Chattahoochee Technical College - Paulding Campus LPN to RN 400 Nathan Dean Boulevard Dallas, GA (770) 528-4545 | chattahoocheetech.edu |
Columbus Technical College LPN to ADN 928 Manchester Expressway Columbus, GA (706) 649-1800 | columbustech.smartcatalogiq.com |
Georgia Highlands College LPN to RN 415 E. Third Ave Rome, GA (706) 295-6321 | sites.highlands.edu |
Georgia Perimeter College LPN to RN 555 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, GA (678) 891-3053 | perimeter.gsu.edu |
Georgia Southern University LPN to BSN 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah, GA (800) 633-2349 | chp.georgiasouthern.edu |
Georgia Southwestern State University LPN to BSN 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive Americus, GA (877) 871-4594 | gsw.edu |
Gordon State College LPN to RN 419 College Drive Barnesville, GA (678) 359-5197 | gordonstate.edu |
Piedmont College - Athens LPN to BSN 595 Prince Ave Athens, GA (706) 548-8505 | piedmont.edu |
Piedmont College - Demorest LPN to BSN 1021 Central Ave Demorest, GA (706) 778-3000 | piedmont.edu |
South Georgia State College LPN to RN 100 West College Park Dr. Douglas, GA (912) 260-4200 | sgsc.edu |
Southern Regional Technical College LPN to RN 15689 U.S. Highway 19 North Thomasville, GA (888) 205-3449 | southernregional.edu |
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Georgia LPN vs RN Salary Comparison By Area
The table below compares the annual salary of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN), along with the percent increase that can be expected. The data was collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for LPNs and RNs in Georgia.
On average an RN in Georgia earns $42,929, which is 11% less than the national average for registered nurses ($48,109).
City/Area | Avg LPN Salary | Avg RN Salary | % Diff |
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Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Roswell - GA | $44,110 | $73,190 | 65.9% |
Augusta, Richmond County - GA | $41,920 | $69,000 | 64.6% |
Savannah - GA | $40,960 | $61,930 | 51.2% |
Macon - GA | $42,230 | $65,140 | 54.3% |
Columbus - GA | $38,330 | $61,230 | 59.7% |
Athens, Clarke County - GA | $43,930 | $67,310 | 53.2% |
Rome - GA | $39,490 | $65,290 | 65.3% |
Valdosta - GA | $38,760 | $62,440 | 61.1% |
Albany - GA | $38,680 | $56,710 | 46.6% |
Warner Robins - GA | $41,810 | $62,700 | 50.0% |
Brunswick - GA | $40,080 | $61,130 | 52.5% |
Dalton - GA | $36,960 | $60,300 | 63.1% |
Hinesville - GA | $41,230 | $68,590 | 66.4% |
Table data taken from 2018 BLS https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291141.htm & https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292061.htm