Registered Nursing Schools in California

#1

West Coast University-Orange County

Anaheim

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

#2

West Coast University-Ontario

Ontario

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. Undergrads from California pay around $37,194 a year in tuition.

#3

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,824 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#4

Samuel Merritt University

Oakland

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $119,508 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

#6

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%.

#7

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,878 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

#8

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,215 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Chamberlain University-California

Rancho Cordova

Graduates earn a median salary of $83,585 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 60%, getting in takes some planning. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $20,462 a year.

#10

University of San Francisco

San Francisco

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,470 in their first year after graduation. About 51% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.