At the School of Public Health, faculty and staff are dedicated to advancing health equity and solving contemporary and emerging health issues through education, research and community engagement. Our students bring a diverse set of perspectives and life experiences to our school, and our location in the heart of Atlanta provides unsurpassed opportunities for applied research and community engagement. Public Health at Georgia State University has grown rapidly over the years, and our Vision 2027 Strategic Plan is guiding our ascent into the ranks of America’s very best schools of public health. We invite you to learn more about our people, programs and work to promote better health for everyone, everywhere.

Pass Rate 88%

Avg. Weeks 20

Avg. Tuition $11,076 to $25,977

Location Atlanta, GE

Pathways at Georgia State University

Credential-to-credential routes you can start or finish at this institution.

CNA RT

CNA to Respiratory Therapist

Move from bedside care into respiratory therapy with an associate degree and RRT credential.

Typical timeline: 2 years

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DA RDH

Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist

Use your chairside experience to enter a dental hygiene program and double your earning power.

Typical timeline: 2 years

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CNA BSN

CNA to BSN

Bridge from frontline care to a four-year nursing degree, with your patient-care hours working for you.

Typical timeline: 4 years

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CNA BSN

Georgia CNA to RN Pathway

Start as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Georgia and earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Georgia State. Begin patient-care work in weeks, then ladder into a four-year BSN that prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN.

Typical timeline: 4 years

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About Georgia State University

Mission, offerings, and how this partner fits into your healthcare education path.

Georgia State University is a large public research university in Atlanta whose Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions offers a range of undergraduate health degrees. At the bachelor's level students can pursue a traditional BSN, an RN-to-BSN, nutrition, respiratory therapy, and health informatics.

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Healthcare programs at Georgia State University

Explore credentials and pathways available through this institution.

Dental Hygiene

Prepares licensed dental hygienists who provide preventive oral care and cleanings.

$8,478/yr tuition

Key dates

Applications open: Jan 6, 2027
Application deadline: Jan 29, 2027

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

A bachelor's-level nursing degree that prepares graduates for RN licensure and broader leadership, community-health, and evidence-based-practice roles. Many hospitals now require the BSN for advancement.

92% licensure pass rate (2024)
$8,478/yr tuition

Key dates

Applications open: Jun 1, 2026
Application deadline: Aug 17, 2026

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Respiratory Therapist

Restores patients' pulmonary function and supports breathing by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy across acute and home settings.