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Nursing Schools in California

In <nil>, 19,867 students earned their Nursing degrees in CA.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,523
Associate Degree 5,722
Master’s Degree 3,345
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 525
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 525
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 525
Post-Master’s Certificate 427
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 427
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 325
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 325

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 27.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in California

In this state, there are 347,710 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in California

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $125,770, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

1,307 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,302 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. An average student at West Coast University - Orange County will pay a net price of $35,405.

778 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,581 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,392. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

739 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,048 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $131,716 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

698 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
2,500 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at West Coast University - Ontario. 15% of the teachers are full time.

680 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,126 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. 41% of the teachers are full time.

466 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,034 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at USFCA will pay a net price of $37,768.

451 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,560 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,227 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

449 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,738 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,742 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $4,211. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate.

#9

National University

San Diego
423 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. In their early career, National University grads earn an average salary of $58,241.

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
40,190 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,338. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate.

Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
Nurse Anesthetists 29% $197,640
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
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
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

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