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Nursing Schools in California

Jobs for Nursing Grads in California

There are 425,770 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Nursing Jobs in California

Nursing grads earn an average of $150,349 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. CA

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $95,294 after earning their degree at this institution. 86% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $22,685 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $95,294 a year. 83% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $37,194 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,824 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $116,503 after earning their degree at this institution. Undergrads from California pay around $6,600 a year in tuition.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $119,508 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,470 a year. The school admits about 51% of applicants. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

National University

San Diego

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $66,420 a year. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,215 a year. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#9

Unitek College

Fremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,809 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,878 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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