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Nursing Practice Schools in California

271 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 205
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 205
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 205
Bachelor’s Degree 33
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 24.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.0%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in California

342,440 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in California

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $125,770 in the state and $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,139.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,711 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,289 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $40,449 after graduation. An average student at Vanguard will pay a net price of $21,338.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years. A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $8,003. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,427 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
25,497 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. A typical student attending Fresno State will pay a net price of $6,230. It takes the average student 4.95 years to graduate.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,986 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 11% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,285 a year.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

In their early career, Samuel Merritt University grads earn an average salary of $124,182. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

In their early career, San Jose State grads earn an average salary of $57,540. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
4,616 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at PLNU. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average.

Nursing Practice Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
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 practice.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Registered Nursing 15,634
Family Practice Nursing 871
Nursing Administration 446
Nursing Research & Other 283
Clinical Nurse Specialist 190
Mental Health Nursing 188
Nursing Science 146
Public Health Nursing 128

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