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Nursing Science in California

Nursing Science Schools in California

140 Nursing Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Nursing Science major is the 330th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 69
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 37.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 18.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in California

There are 297,900 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in nursing science jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in California

A typical salary for a nursing science grad in the state is $101,320, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. This public school has an average net price of $12,426. 80% of students get financical aid.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

43% of the teachers are full time.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

63% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,995 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.02 years to graduate. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,773.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
370 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $18,973. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 29 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,725. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Nursing Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Registered Nursing 15,634
Family Practice Nursing 871
Nursing Administration 446
Nursing Research & Other 283
Nursing Practice 271
Clinical Nurse Specialist 190
Mental Health Nursing 188
Public Health Nursing 128

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