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Registered Nursing Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 15,938 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in CA.

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 8,718
Associate Degree 5,625
Master’s Degree 1,170
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 283
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 283
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 56
Post-Master’s Certificate 56
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 21
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 21
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21

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: 25.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.6%
  • White: 28.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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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
36% Graduation Rate
4,330 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 19%.

778 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
2,413 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $44,867. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

698 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
2,408 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. This private institution charges an average net price of $48,445. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

680 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

595 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $124,182 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,003. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,657 a year. 50% of the teachers are full time.

404 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. An average student at National University will pay a net price of $20,722. 73% of students get financical aid.

321 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.91 years.

316 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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University of San Francisco

San Francisco
266 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $64,896 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

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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