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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in California

8,037 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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 5,725
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,725
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,257
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,257
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,257
Associate Degree 1,055

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: 19.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.2%
  • White: 14.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 16.8%
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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
3,618 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,238 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $53,917. 90% of students get financical aid.

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,401. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,047 after earning their degree at this institution. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,709 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 50 to 1. In their early career, Carrington College, Sacramento grads earn an average salary of $32,854. This private school has an average net price of $33,577.

#4

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
249 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,453 after graduation. The 8.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

A typical student attending Long Beach City College will pay a net price of $5,323. 33% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

#6

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,579. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,283 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,593.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,651.

#8

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,877. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. 28% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. This public school has an average net price of $3,814. 33% of the teachers are full time.

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

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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