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Registered Nursing Schools in California

16,962 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in California in the <nil> year.

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

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,385
Associate Degree 5,722
Master’s Degree 1,368
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 325
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 325
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 84
Post-Master’s Certificate 78
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 78

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 27.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.1%
  • White: 26.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in California

297,900 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in California

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $101,320. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $88,331 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $45,392.

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

15% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,424. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at West Coast University - Ontario.

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

Graduates earn an average $51,213 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 41% of the teachers are full time.

595 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,048 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $131,716 a year. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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

79% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Graduates earn an average $47,742 after graduation.

#7

National University

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

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $12,231.

321 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
16,255 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,048. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,944 after earning their degree at this institution.

316 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
32,498 Total Students

It takes the average student 5.04 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,076 a year. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#10

University of San Francisco

San Francisco
266 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,034 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USFCA. 41% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

Registered Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Family Practice Nursing 871
Nursing Administration 446
Nursing Research & Other 283
Nursing Practice 271
Clinical Nurse Specialist 190
Mental Health Nursing 188
Nursing Science 146
Public Health Nursing 128

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