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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in California

In <nil>, 8,434 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,842
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,842
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,307
Associate Degree 1,285

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.4%
  • White: 13.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 16.9%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in California

In this state, there are 163,440 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in California

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $35,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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

#1

Unitek College

Fremont
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,188 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,501 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,723. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 46% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

In their early career, Carrington College, Sacramento grads earn an average salary of $34,386. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

#4

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
373 Total Students

In their early career, Pacific College grads earn an average salary of $58,721. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 33% of the teachers are full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,809 a year. A typical student attending Citrus College will pay a net price of $5,321. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,838. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,592 after earning their degree at this institution.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia will pay a net price of $25,530. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

#8

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,985 Total Students

A typical student attending SWC Chula Vista will pay a net price of $4,530. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $32,273 after graduation.

#10

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,836 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $33,282 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in CA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770
Nursing Assistants 15% $33,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
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

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