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Accelerated LPN Programs in Georgia — Graduate in 12 Months

Georgia's Technical College System offers some of the fastest LPN pathways in the Southeast — and at $107/credit, some of the cheapest. Accelerated programs at Gwinnett Tech, Chattahoochee Tech, and Atlanta Tech complete in 12 months with clinical rotations at major Atlanta-area hospital systems. Georgia doesn't use waitlists — admissions are competitive and points-based, so a strong TEAS score gets you in faster than applying early to a waitlisted program elsewhere.

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12-Month Accelerated Programs in Georgia

Every Georgia technical college charges the same $107/credit. The difference between programs comes down to location, clinical partnerships, and NCLEX pass rates — not price.

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville — NE Atlanta

~$5,243 (49 credits)

12-month accelerated. Clinicals at Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Eastside Medical Center. TEAS entrance exam required. Must be 18+.

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta / Appalachian — NW Atlanta

~$5,243 (49 credits)

3-semester fast-track. Accepts students at 17 if they turn 18 before NCLEX-PN. Near WellStar Kennestone Hospital for clinicals.

Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta — City center

~$5,243 (49 credits)

MARTA accessible. Clinicals at Grady Memorial — one of the largest public hospitals in the Southeast. Urban campus.

Dalton State College

Dalton — Northwest Georgia

~$5,500–$7,000

Hybrid accelerated option with some online coursework. 12-month completion. Northwest Georgia healthcare market.

Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin — South of Atlanta

~$6,099 (57 credits)

4-term program — longer but more comprehensive. Competitive admissions. Fall start only.

Georgia LPN Salary

Atlanta Metro
$52,000–$59,000
Augusta
$48,000–$53,000
Savannah
$47,000–$52,000
GA Statewide
$49,530

Financial Aid

Pell Grant — Up to $7,395. Covers full tuition at $5,243 with $2,000+ left for books.

HOPE Grant — Georgia's lottery-funded grant covers tuition for 2.0+ GPA students at tech colleges.

Zell Miller Grant — Full tuition coverage for 3.5+ GPA students.

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Georgia LPN Questions

+ How long are accelerated LPN programs in Georgia?
12 months at most technical colleges. Southern Crescent runs 4 terms (slightly longer). No Georgia program finishes in under 12 months.
+ How much do Georgia LPN programs cost?
$107/credit statewide. 49-credit programs cost ~$5,243. HOPE Grant and Pell cover full tuition for most students.
+ Do Georgia LPN programs have waitlists?
No — Georgia uses competitive admissions, not waitlists. Strong TEAS scores determine admission.
+ Is Georgia an NLC state?
Yes — your license works in neighboring FL, SC, TN, AL and all compact states.

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