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In 2022, Georgia’s NCLEX-RN Pass Rate was 82.58% and the NCLEX-PN Pass Rate was 84.68%.
In this article, we break down Georgia NCLEX Pass Rates to understand how the state performed against the national average, and how individual nursing programs did.
Now, let’s delve into the numbers, shall we?
Georgia NCLEX Pass Rates: Statewide Statistics
2022 NCLEX-RN
| No. of Candidates (2022) | Pass Rate (2022) | Pass Rate (2021) | Pass Rate (2020) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 4,884 | 82.58% | 86.01% | 89.09% |
| National | 188,005 | 79.90% | 82.5% | 86.6% |
Key Takeaways:
- In 2022, Georgia recorded an 82.58% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate statewide vs. a 79.90% National Average.
- In 2021, Georgia recorded an 86.01% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate statewide vs. an 82.5% National Average.
- In 2020, Georgia recorded an 89.09% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate statewide vs. an 86.6% National Average.
- Georgia NCLEX-RN Pass Rate has been steadily declining from 2020 through 2022.
- Georgia NCLEX-RN Pass Rate has been above the National Average from 2020 through 2022.
2022 NCLEX-PN
| No. of Candidates (2022) | Pass Rate (2022) | Pass Rate (2021) | Pass Rate (2020) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 829 | 84.68% | 87.5% | 91.22% |
| National | 47,635 | 79.93% | 79.6% | 83.1% |
Key Takeaways:
- In 2022, Georgia recorded an 84.68% NCLEX-PN Pass Rate statewide vs. a 79.93% National Average.
- In 2021, Georgia recorded an 87.5% NCLEX-PN Pass Rate statewide vs. a 79.6% National Average.
- In 2020, Georgia recorded a 91.22% NCLEX-PN Pass Rate statewide vs. an 83.1% National Average.
- Georgia NCLEX-PN Pass Rate has been steadily declining from 2020 through 2022.
- Georgia NCLEX-PN Pass Rate has been above the National Average from 2020 through 2022.
Georgia NCLEX Pass Rates: Best Georgia Direct Entry MSN Programs
Here is the best direct entry MSN program in Georgia, ranked by Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in the last 4 years.
| Rank | Direct Entry MSN Programs | No. of Candidates (2022) | Pass Rate (2022) | Average Pass Rate (2019-2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta University Entry-Level MSN (Clinical Nurse Leader) | 132 | 84.09% | 89.99% |
| 2 | Emory University MN Pre-licensure & MN Pathway to MSN program | 285 | 84.21 | 84.21%¹ |
Key Takeaways:
- Before 2022, Augusta University had the only approved entry-level master’s nursing program in Georgia.
- Emory University had the highest 2022 NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among entry-level master’s nursing programs, at 84.21%.
Georgia NCLEX Pass Rates: Best Georgia BSN Programs
Here are the best BSN programs in Georgia, ranked by Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in the last 4 years.
| Rank | BSN Programs | No. of Candidates (2022) | Pass Rate (2022) | Average Pass Rate (2019-2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Georgia | 188 | 87.77% | 94.87% |
| 2 | Kennesaw State University | 244 | 88.81% | 94.53% |
| 3 | Georgia College and State University | 109 | 88.99% | 94.16% |
| 4 | Georgia Gwinnett College | 57 | 94.74% | 93.19% |
| 5 | Georgia Southwestern State University | 47 | 89.36% | 92.63% |
| 6 | College of Coastal Georgia | 36 | 83.33% | 91.92% |
| 7 | Reinhardt University | 25 | 84.00% | 91.36%¹ |
| 8 | Emory University | 192 | 85.94% | 90.62% |
| 9 | Albany State University | 14 | 78.57% | 89.44% |
| 10 | Georgia State University | 141 | 83.69% | 89.37% |
| 11 | Gordon State College | 32 | 84.38% | 88.42% |
| 12 | Piedmont University | 60 | 78.33% | 88.30% |
| 13 | Valdosta State University | 86 | 83.72% | 88.23% |
| 14 | Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer Univerity | 198 | 81.31% | 87.92% |
| 15 | Berry College | 32 | 78.13% | 87.64% |
| 16 | Middle Georgia State University | 132 | 93.18% | 86.96% |
| 17 | Chamberlain College of Nursing | 327 | 79.51% | 86.86% |
| 18 | Augusta University | 166 | 79.52% | 86.66% |
| 19 | Brenau University | 122 | 85.25% | 86.13% |
| 20 | Georgia Southern University | 284 | 80.99% | 84.60% |
| 21 | South College | 68 | 89.71% | 84.07% |
| 22 | Shorter University | 19 | 89.47% | 83.68% |
| 23 | Clayton State University | 81 | 80.25% | 83.10% |
| 24 | Wesleyan College | 32 | 71.88% | 81.83% |
| 25 | University of West Georgia | 134 | 71.64% | 80.78% |
| 26 | Lagrange College | 35 | 54.29% | 80.74% |
| 27 | Truett McConnell University | 20 | 85.00% | 80.08% |
| 28 | Columbus State University | 39 | 87.18% | 78.33% |
| 29 | Herzing University | 33 | 36.36% | 66.46% |
| 30 | Toccoa Falls College | 14 | 50.00% | 59.02% |
Key Takeaways:
- University of North Georgia has the highest average NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among BSN Programs from 2019 through 2022, at 94.87%.
- Georgia Gwinnett College has the highest 2022 NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among BSN Programs, at 94.74%.
- Toccoa Falls College has the lowest average NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among BSN Programs from 2019 through 2022, at 59.02%.
- Herzing University has the lowest 2022 NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among BSN Programs, at 50%.
Georgia NCLEX Pass Rates: Best Georgia Nursing Associate Degree Programs
Here are the best Nursing Associate Degree Programs in Georgia, ranked by Average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate in the last 4 years.
| Rank | Associate Degree Programs | No. of Candidates (2022) | Pass Rates (2022) | Average Pass Rates (2019-2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattahoochee Technical College | 54 | 100.00% | 98.50% |
| 2 | Southeastern Technical College | 40 | 90.00% | 94.57% |
| 3 | Gwinnett Technical College | 58 | 89.66% | 93.75% |
| 4 | Southern Crescent Technical College | 38 | 86.84% | 93.74% |
| 5 | Athens Technical College | 40 | 90.00% | 92.76% |
| 6 | North Georgia Technical College | 35 | 91.43% | 92.26% |
| 7 | Lanier Technical College | 19 | 84.21% | 92.15%¹ |
| 8 | Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | 31 | 100.00% | 91.95% |
| 9 | Georgia State University | 98 | 95.92% | 91.59% |
| 10 | Middle Georgia State University | 84 | 86.90% | 91.04% |
| 11 | Oconee Fall Line Technical College | 47 | 87.23% | 90.92% |
| 12 | South Georgia State College | 62 | 82.26% | 90.45% |
| 13 | Albany Technical College | 22 | 81.82% | 89.90% |
| 14 | West Georgia Technical College | 43 | 90.70% | 88.01% |
| 15 | Augusta Technical College | 10 | 100.00% | 87.49% |
| 16 | Georgia Highlands College | 87 | 85.06% | 87.18% |
| 17 | College of Coastal Georgia | 55 | 72.73% | 86.71% |
| 18 | Columbus Technical College | 61 | 80.33% | 85.52% |
| 19 | Atlanta Technical College | 10 | 80.00% | 85.04% |
| 20 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 119 | 78.15% | 84.85% |
| 21 | Dalton State College | 58 | 70.69% | 84.33% |
| 22 | Gordon State College | 39 | 84.62% | 84.19% |
| 23 | Southern Regional Technical College | 100 | 76.00% | 82.92% |
| 24 | Central Georgia Technical College | 34 | 70.59% | 82.62% |
| 25 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | 22 | 86.36% | 82.13% |
| 26 | Albany State University | 182 | 72.53% | 77.18% |
| 27 | Coastal Pines Technical College | 38 | 52.63% | 66.32%¹ |
| 28 | Andrew College | 14 | 64.29% | 47.46% |
Key Takeaways:
- Chattahoochee Technical College has the highest average NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among Nursing Associate Degree Programs from 2019 through 2022, at 98.50%.
- Chattahoochee Technical College has the highest 2022 NCLEX Pass Rate, with more passed candidates, in Georgia among Nursing Associate Degree Programs, at 100%.
- Andrew College has the lowest average NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among Nursing Associate Degree Programs from 2019 through 2022, at 47.46%.
- Coastal Pines Technical College has the lowest 2022 NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among Nursing Associate Degree Programs, at 52.63%.
Georgia NCLEX Pass Rates: Best Georgia LPN Programs
Here are the best LPN programs in Georgia, ranked by Average NCLEX-PN Pass Rate in the last 3 years.
| Rank | LPN Programs | No. of Candidates (2022) | Pass Rate (2022) | Average Pass Rate (2019-2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanier Technical College | 31 | 96.77% | 96.84% |
| 2 | Chattahoochee Technical College | 26 | 100.00% | 96.20% |
| 3 | Southeastern Technical College | 25 | 96.00% | 95.76% |
| 4 | Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | 52 | 84.62% | 93.70% |
| 5 | Central Georgia Technical College | 83 | 85.54% | 93.69% |
| 6 | Georgia Piedmont Technical College | 34 | 97.06% | 93.14% |
| 7 | Augusta Technical College | 12 | 91.67% | 92.41% |
| 8 | Albany Technical College | 12 | 100.00% | 92.37% |
| 9 | West Georgia Technical College | 44 | 95.45% | 89.68% |
| 10 | Coastal Pines Technical College | 46 | 95.65% | 89.25% |
| 11 | Ogeechee Technical College | 37 | 83.78% | 87.69% |
| 12 | Athens Technical College | 29 | 79.31% | 86.72% |
| 13 | Dalton State College | 30 | 93.33% | 86.27% |
| 14 | South Georgia Technical College | 32 | 75.00% | 85.96% |
| 15 | South College | 46 | 86.96% | 84.49%¹ |
| 16 | Savannah Technical College | 29 | 79.31% | 83.97% |
| 17 | North Georgia Technical College | 36 | 72.22% | 83.77% |
| 18 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College | 23 | 78.26% | 83.47% |
| 19 | Oconee Fall Line Technical College | 31 | 93.55% | 82.30% |
| 20 | Southern Crescent Technical College | 45 | 86.67% | 80.23% |
| 21 | Columbus Technical College | 38 | 57.89% | 76.68% |
| 22 | Southern Regional Technical College | 88 | 70.45% | 71.82% |
Key Takeaways:
- Lanier Technical College has the highest average NCLEX Pass Rate, with more passed candidates, in Georgia among LPN Programs from 2020 through 2022, at 96.84%.
- Chattahoochee Technical College has the highest 2022 NCLEX Pass Rate, with more passed candidates, in Georgia among LPN Programs, at 100%.
- Southern Regional Technical College has the lowest average NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among LPN Programs from 2020 through 2022, at 71.82%.
- Columbus Technical College has the lowest 2022 NCLEX Pass Rate in Georgia among LPN Programs, at 57.89%.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Georgia, if you fail the NCLEX, you can reapply immediately but can retake the exam only every 45 days. According to Chapter 410-2 of the Georgia Board of Nursing Rules, you’re given a three-year period from your graduation date to pass the exam. If you don’t pass within three years, you need to graduate from an approved nursing program again before retaking the NCLEX.
Based on the 2022 Georgia NCLEX Pass Rates for BSN programs, the nursing school with the highest NCLEX pass rate is Georgia Gwinnett College, which recorded 94.74. For ADN Programs, the nursing school with the highest NCLEX pass rate is Chattahoochee Technical College, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, and Augusta Technical College- which recorded 100%.
As of 2022, the pass rate for the NCLEX-RN exam in Georgia was 82.58%, while the pass rate for the NCLEX-PN was 84.68%.
In 2022, Georgia State University’s BSN program recorded an 89.69% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time takers. In the last 4 years, Georgia State University’s BSN program has recorded an 89.37% average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time takers.
In 2022, University of West Georgia’s BSN program recorded a 71.64% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time takers. In the last 4 years, University of West Georgia’s BSN program has recorded an 80.78% average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time takers.
In 2022, Emory’s BSN program recorded an 85.94% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time takers. In the last 4 years, Emory’s BSN program has recorded a 90.62% average NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time takers. In 2022, Emory’s entry-level MSN (MN Pathway to MSN) recorded an 84.21% NCLEX-RN Pass Rate for first-time takers.
No. While NCLEX Pass Rates are a powerful determinant of program quality & rigor, you should consider them alongside other factors such as the program’s accreditation status, clinical experience opportunities, cost of attendance, location, etc.
Data Sources
- Georgia Board of Nursing (BON) NCLEX Results by Program
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2022 NCLEX Pass Rates Summary Data
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2021 report
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) 2020 report
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