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2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in California

22 Schools Ranked
$17,598 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,374 Avg Student Debt

A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 22 schools in California to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#2

National University

La Jolla, California
530 Total Awards
$32,281 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend National University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in La Jolla, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 530 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,281 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Around 39% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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430 Total Awards
$7,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,973 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means California State University - Dominguez Hills is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. California State University - Dominguez Hills is a fairly large public school located in Carson, California that handed out 430 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUDH full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,940. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,973 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

CSUDH is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
77 Total Awards
$25,192 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 22 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia landed the # 4 spot on the list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is located in Visalia, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,192 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Azusa Pacific University College

San Dimas, California
56 Total Awards
$38,730 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 22 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Azusa Pacific University College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Azusa Pacific’s University College is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Dimas, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 56 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Azusa Pacific’s University College accumulate an average of $38,730 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Azusa Pacific’s University College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#6

United States University

San Diego, California
55 Total Awards
$5,700 Average Tuition & Fees

United States University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 55 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend USU, expect to pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

USU is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#7

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California
38 Total Awards

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. This small private for-profit school is located in San Mateo, California, and it awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 24% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

University of the People

Pasadena, California
19 Total Awards

University of the People landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. University of the People is a large private not-for-profit school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Since University of the People is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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1,068 Total Awards
$22,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,896 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, West Coast University - Orange County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Anaheim, California, the small private for-profit school handed out 1,068 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

West Coast University - Orange County does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,516. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,896 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
13 Total Awards
$14,640 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,040 Avg Student Debt

Touro University Worldwide ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Los Alamitos, California, and it awarded 13 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at TUW is $14,640. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TUW accumulate an average of $33,040 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Casa Loma College

Van Nuys, California
10 Total Awards

Casa Loma College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Casa Loma College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Van Nuys, California. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

Casa Loma College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#11

University of Antelope Valley

Lancaster, California
10 Total Awards
$25,536 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, University of Antelope Valley did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. UAV is a very small private for-profit school situated in Lancaster, California. It awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAV accumulate an average of $25,536 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Around 7% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Antelope Valley Report

#11

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
405 Total Awards
$36,412 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,653 Avg Student Debt

Loma Linda University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Loma Linda, California, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 405 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Loma Linda University, expect to pay an average of $36,412 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Loma Linda University Report

#14

Platt College - Los Angeles

Alhambra, California
37 Total Awards
$15,089 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,012 Avg Student Debt

Platt College - Los Angeles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Platt College - Los Angeles is a very small private for-profit school located in Alhambra, California that handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,089 to cover tuition and fees at Platt College - Los Angeles. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,012 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 29% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Fremont College

Cerritos, California
5 Total Awards

Fremont College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Fremont College is a private for-profit institution located in Cerritos, California. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Fremont College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#16

Brandman University

Irvine, California
4 Total Awards
$12,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,173 Avg Student Debt

Brandman University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Brandman is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Brandman, expect to pay an average of $12,480 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,173 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Brandman is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Brandman University Report

#16

Pacific College

Costa Mesa, California
12 Total Awards
$15,905 Avg Student Debt

Pacific College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Pacific College is a private for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, California. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,905 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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3 Total Awards
$10,805 Average Tuition & Fees

California Intercontinental University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Irvine, California, the very small private for-profit school handed out 3 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,805 to cover tuition and fees at California Intercontinental University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, California Intercontinental University is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#19

Stanbridge University

Irvine, California
2 Total Awards
$32,734 Avg Student Debt

Stanbridge University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Stanbridge is located in Irvine, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Stanbridge accumulate an average of $32,734 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 2% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

CBD College

Los Angeles, California

CBD College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list.

Community Based Education and Development is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#20

Integrity College of Health

Pasadena, California

With a ranking of #20, Integrity College of Health did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

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#20

William Jessup University

Rocklin, California
$37,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,983 Avg Student Debt

William Jessup University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,000 to cover tuition and fees at William Jessup University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,983 in student loans.

In 2019-2020 about 56% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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