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Nursing Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 18,633 students earned their Nursing degrees in CA.

A Nursing major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 8,885
Associate Degree 5,625
Master’s Degree 3,048
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 451
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 451
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 451
Post-Master’s Certificate 320
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 320
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 283
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 283
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 21

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 26.4%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.8%
  • White: 28.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in California

In this state, there are 347,710 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in California

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $125,770, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

1,307 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
4,330 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,550.

778 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,413 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $44,867. 100% of students get financical aid.

739 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $124,182 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

698 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,408 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $48,445. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

680 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,744. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

466 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

An average student at USFCA will pay a net price of $40,053. The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

451 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,981 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $50,997 after graduation. An average student at USU will pay a net price of $16,260. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 50% of students receive it.

449 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time.

423 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $20,722. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,054. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,059 after earning their degree at this institution.

Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
Nurse Anesthetists 29% $197,640
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
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
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

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