2023 Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
A healthcare student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 106 schools in California to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
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Our 2023 rankings named West Coast University - Orange County the most popular school in California for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Anaheim, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 1,068 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at West Coast University - Orange County is $22,516. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,896 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that West Coast University - Orange County does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 106 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the # 2 spot on the list. California State University - Fullerton is a large public school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 992 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cal State Fullerton is $6,976. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,856. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,931 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cal State Fullerton. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend California State University - Northridge. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. This large public school is located in Northridge, California, and it awarded 851 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,043 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSUN. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,923. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUN accumulate an average of $18,166 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUN. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at West Coast University - Los Angeles helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in California. North Hollywood, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 778 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at West Coast University - Los Angeles is $35,178. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,896 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
West Coast University - Los Angeles does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #6, West Coast University - Ontario did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. West Coast University - Ontario is a small private for-profit school situated in Ontario, California. It awarded 698 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at West Coast University - Ontario is $35,178. 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 West Coast University - Ontario accumulate an average of $38,539 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
West Coast University - Ontario does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - Long Beach landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. CSULB is a public institution located in Long Beach, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 692 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend CSULB full time pay an average of $6,846 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,726. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,689 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Online courses are available at CSULB, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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University of California - Irvine came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. UC Irvine is located in Irvine, California and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 652 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $13,775 in tuition and fees if they attend UC Irvine full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $43,529. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,722 in student loans. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UC Irvine. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California State University - Los Angeles ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Cal State LA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 617 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,785 in tuition and fees if they attend Cal State LA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,665. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,712 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Cal State LA, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California State University - East Bay landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Hayward, California, the fairly large public school awarded 615 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees if they attend Cal State East Bay full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,875. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal State East Bay accumulate an average of $20,301 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cal State East Bay. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California State University - Sacramento ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Sacramento, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 557 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,392 in tuition and fees if they attend Sac State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,272. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,924 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Sac State. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Azusa Pacific University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Azusa, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 533 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific is $41,510. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,666 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Azusa Pacific is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
National University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 530 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 $32,281 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
National University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
San Diego State 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 #14 on the list. Located in San Diego, California, the large public school awarded 514 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend SDSU full time pay an average of $8,136 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,016. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SDSU accumulate an average of $18,150 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SDSU does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, San Jose State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in San Jose, California, the large public school handed out 506 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,852 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend San Jose State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,732. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
San Jose State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Samuel Merritt University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in Oakland, California, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 505 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Samuel Merritt University is $50,510. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,570 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
California State University - Dominguez Hills 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 #17 on the list. Carson, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 430 students in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend CSUDH full time pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,940. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,973 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
CSUDH is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.One thing to take note of is that CSUDH does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, California State University - Fresno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. California State University - Fresno is a large public school located in Fresno, California that handed out 414 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Fresno State is $6,653. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,533. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,360 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Fresno State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Loma Linda University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Loma Linda, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 405 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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Loma Linda University accumulate an average of $30,653 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Loma Linda University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
California State University - San Marcos 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 #20 on the list. CSUSM is a public institution located in San Marcos, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 362 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend CSUSM full time pay an average of $7,727 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,607. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,457 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Online courses are available at CSUSM, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - Channel Islands came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. California State University - Channel Islands is a medium-sized public school located in Camarillo, California that handed out 319 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,817 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUCI full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,697. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUCI accumulate an average of $18,841 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUCI. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
California State University - San Bernardino landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in San Bernardino, California, the fairly large public school awarded 318 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSUSB is $7,213. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,093. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUSB accumulate an average of $18,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
One thing to take note of is that CSUSB does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
California Baptist University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in Riverside, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 314 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Cal Baptist, expect to pay an average of $37,018 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,767 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cal Baptist. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of California - San Diego 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 #24 on the list. Located in La Jolla, California, the large public school awarded 313 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend UCSD full time pay an average of $14,700 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $44,454. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,172 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
UCSD does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
San Francisco State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in San Francisco, California, the large public school awarded 304 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,304 in tuition and fees if they attend SFSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,184. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,482 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SFSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
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