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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in California

5,606 students earned Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in California in the 2020-2021 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 4,709
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,709
Associate Degree 801
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 96
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 96
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 96

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: 23.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.9%
  • White: 13.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • 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
2,462 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,047 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,709 Total Students

50 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $32,854 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#3

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
249 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,323. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

#5

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. In their early career, Citrus College grads earn an average salary of $30,533.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

#7

Southwestern College

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

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 9.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,877.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $25,651. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

#9

Allan Hancock College

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time.

#10

Hartnell College

Salinas
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,673 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. A typical student attending Hartnell College will pay a net price of $5,680. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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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