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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in California

6,088 students earned Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in California in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Licensed Practical Nursing is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 149 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in California

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4,966
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,966
Associate Degree 952
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 170

Gender Distribution

In California, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.5%
  • White: 12.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 17.2%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in California

In this state, there are 64,000 people employed in jobs related to a licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree, compared to 701,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in California

In this state, licensed practical/vocational nurse training grads earn an average of $56,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,050.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

51% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 19% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
373 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,579. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,301. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

#5

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,321.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,592 a year. 36% of the teachers are full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Southwestern College

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

In their early career, SWC Chula Vista grads earn an average salary of $32,273. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,530. In their early career, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia grads earn an average salary of $31,987.

#9

Allan Hancock College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. In their early career, Allan Hancock College grads earn an average salary of $33,282. A typical student attending Allan Hancock College will pay a net price of $3,234.

#10

Hartnell College

Salinas
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,808 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 36% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,599 after earning their degree at this institution.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 254

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