Nursing Workforce Growth Projection

Georgia retains 58% of graduates, about average compared to regional peers; however, there is an opportunity to improve retention rates across all labor categories Estimated in-state talent retention after graduation for healthcare occupations¹ based on online profiles², % State, all healthcare job categories Job category, Georgia Emergency Medical Services 72% Dentistry 64% Pharmacy 63% +9 74 64 63 Nursing Care 60% 33 58 53 53 53 53 Behavioral Health 59% 42 Specialty Care 58% Primary Care 52% Texas Florida North Carolina Georgia Louisiana Tennessee Virginia 2. 1. Includes 60 occupations across healthcare practitioners and technical (29-0000), healthcare support (31-0000), community and social service (21-0000) and life, physical and social science (19-0000) Share of grads who remain in-region after completing their degree; based on profiles (LinkedIn, Career Builder, etc.) updated since 2018 for graduates of higher ed institutions Source: Lightcast TM (formerly EMSI-Burning Glass) 24 24

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