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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in California

8,037 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 90th most popular major out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in California

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,725
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,725
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,257
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,257
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,257
Associate Degree 1,055

Gender Distribution

In California, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.2%
  • White: 14.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 16.8%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in California

In this state, there are 163,440 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in California

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $35,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,618 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. In their early career, Unitek College grads earn an average salary of $55,238. 44 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. 62% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,709 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,577. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student to faculty ratio is 50 to 1.

#4

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
249 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 9% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,553 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

#6

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,533 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,579.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,593. 38% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Riverside City College grads earn an average salary of $30,283.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,775 a year. 34% of the teachers are full time.

#8

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 28% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SWC Chula Vista grads earn an average salary of $30,777.

#10

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,177 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,814.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in CA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770
Nursing Assistants 15% $33,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Public Health 5,024
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899

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