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Nursing in California

Nursing Schools in California

Jobs for Nursing Grads in California

There are 425,770 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Nursing Jobs in California

In this state, Nursing grads earn an average of $150,349. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,448.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. CA

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $95,294 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 86%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $22,685 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $95,294 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $37,194 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,824 a year. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $116,503 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from California pay around $6,600 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $119,508 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,470 a year. The school admits about 51% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#7

National University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,420 after earning their degree at this institution. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#9

Unitek College

Fremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,809 after earning their degree at this institution. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,878 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Nurse Midwives $36,174
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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