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Nursing Practice in California

Nursing Practice Schools in California

348 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Practice is the 239th most popular major in the state out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 279
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 279
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 279
Post-Master’s Certificate 60
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 60
Master’s Degree 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 28.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in California

342,440 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in California

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $125,770 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at USD. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid.

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45 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,289 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Vanguard. 100% of students get financical aid.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,744. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

A typical student attending Brandman will pay a net price of $32,849. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. 12% of the teachers are full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,616 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,111. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at PLNU. 100% of students get financical aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.98 years to complete their degree at San Jose State. This public school has an average net price of $14,370.

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Nursing Practice Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
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 practice.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Registered Nursing 15,634
Family Practice Nursing 871
Nursing Administration 446
Nursing Research & Other 283
Clinical Nurse Specialist 190
Mental Health Nursing 188
Nursing Science 146
Public Health Nursing 128

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