Licensed Practical Nursing at Pacific College
If you plan to study Licensed Practical Nursing, consider the program at Pacific College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Pacific College is located in Costa Mesa, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 74 licensed practical nursing degrees were awarded at Pacific College.
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Online Class Availability at Pacific College
Online coursework is an option at Pacific College. Among 243 students, 62 (26%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Licensed Practical Nursing Rankings at Pacific College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pacific College’s Licensed Practical Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #2 of 68 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #6 of 89 |
| Best Value | California | #25 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 697 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 95 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #607 of 806 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Licensed Practical Nursing graduates at Pacific College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Licensed Practical Nursing graduates at Pacific College are 92% women (68) and 8% men (6).
Licensed Practical Nursing Associate’s Program at Pacific College
Among the 59 associate’s licensed practical nursing graduates at Pacific College, 92% were women (54) and 8% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Licensed Practical Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pacific College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 34 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 90% of Licensed Practical Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Pacific College, above the national average of 76%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Licensed Practical Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Licensed Practical Nursing program at Pacific College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Licensed Practical Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $118,810 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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