Nursing Schools in California
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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.
Wages for Nursing Jobs in California
Nursing grads earn an average of $150,349 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.
Most Popular Nursing Programs in 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.
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%.
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 |
Related Majors in California
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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