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161 Colleges
$36,553 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,064 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

California ranked #4 in the nation for nursing degrees handed out in 2021. Around 19,384 students received some type of diploma that year. Students who are able to take advantage of in-state tuition will only pay an average of $9,138 per year to get their degree at a college in California, while out of state students will pay an average of $16,534 per year.

About 33% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,516 per year.

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#1

West Coast University - Orange County

Anaheim, California
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$22,685 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Coast University - Orange County is 4,330, of which 2,990 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,510 are full-time. West Coast University - Orange County has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

83% of West Coast University - Orange County students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,353 a year.

Students who graduate from West Coast University - Orange County with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $96,114 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#2

West Coast University - Los Angeles

North Hollywood, California
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,194 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,144 full-time undergraduates at West Coast University - Los Angeles, and 2,413 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at West Coast University - Los Angeles is 100%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Roughly 86% of students at West Coast University - Los Angeles take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $14,276 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $96,114 during the early-career years.

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#3

Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$50,934 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 736 undergraduates at Samuel Merritt University, of which 535 are full-time, and there are 2,050 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Samuel Merritt University is $143,353.

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#4

West Coast University - Ontario

Ontario, California
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,194 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,408 students at West Coast University - Ontario in total, 2,254 are full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at West Coast University - Ontario is 4.0 years.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $22,946 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $96,114 during the early-career years.

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#5

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$43,600 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Azusa Pacific University is 9,006, of which 4,498 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,804 are full-time. For undergraduates at Azusa Pacific, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 44% of students at Azusa Pacific take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,713 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Azusa Pacific is $56,794.

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#6

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$58,222 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,068 students at USFCA in total, 5,852 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,572 are full-time. For undergraduates at USFCA, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

53% of USFCA students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,671 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $69,951 during the early-career years.

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#7

United States University

San Diego, California
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$7,067 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

The total student population at United States University is 1,981, of which 128 students are undergraduates and of those, 51 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,909 during the early-career years.

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#8

California State University - Fullerton

Fullerton, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,073 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 42,051 students at Cal State Fullerton in total, 36,975 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,721 are full-time. For undergraduates at Cal State Fullerton, the average graduation time is 4.9 years.

Approximately 23% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,834 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,558 during the early-career years.

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#9

National University

San Diego, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,320 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
36% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,441 undergraduates at National University, of which 3,292 are full-time, and there are 18,070 students altogether. It takes the average National University undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 36% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,722 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from National University is $64,331.

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#10

California State University - Long Beach

Long Beach, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,008 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 34,216 undergraduates at CSULB, of which 29,110 are full-time, and there are 40,069 students altogether. It takes the average CSULB undergraduate about 4.8 years to complete their degree.

25% of CSULB students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,404 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $50,062 during the early-career years.

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#11

California State University - San Marcos

San Marcos, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,734 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
28% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at California State University - San Marcos is 16,367, of which 15,040 students are undergraduates and of those, 12,381 are full-time. It takes the average CSUSM undergraduate about 4.9 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 28% of students at CSUSM take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,606 a year.

Students who graduate from CSUSM with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,673 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

California State University - Sacramento

Sacramento, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,602 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 29,296 undergraduates at Sac State, of which 24,068 are full-time, and there are 32,293 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Roughly 23% of students at Sac State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,958 a year.

Students who graduate from Sac State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,074 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Unitek College

Fremont, California
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
64% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Unitek College is 3,618, which includes 3,618 full-time undergraduates. The freshman retention rate at Unitek College is 88%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Roughly 64% of students at Unitek College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,674 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $62,043 during the early-career years.

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#14

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Jose, California
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,462 students at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in total, 2,462 are full-time undergraduates. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has a freshman retention rate of 86%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 46% of students at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $11,439 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is $64,364.

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#15

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Carson, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,064 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at California State University - Dominguez Hills is 18,687, of which 16,022 students are undergraduates and of those, 12,451 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

9% of CSUDH students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,654 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,827 during the early-career years.

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#16

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
Public Public vs. Private
$13,747 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of California - Los Angeles is 44,589, of which 31,636 students are undergraduates and of those, 31,068 are full-time. It takes the average UCLA undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 21% of students at UCLA take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,418 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $59,063 during the early-career years.

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#17

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
Public Public vs. Private
$8,290 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
22% Freshmen Loans

There are 31,491 undergraduates at SDSU, of which 28,084 are full-time, and there are 36,334 students altogether. It takes the average SDSU undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 22% of students at SDSU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,240 a year.

Students who graduate from SDSU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $52,620 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#18

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
Public Public vs. Private
$6,818 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,832 undergraduates at Cal State LA, of which 19,425 are full-time, and there are 26,745 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

17% of Cal State LA students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,227 a year.

Students who graduate from Cal State LA with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,702 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#18

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Los Angeles, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$18,933 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
33% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 872, of which 241 students are undergraduates and of those, 168 are full-time. It takes the average CDU undergraduate about 4.3 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 33% of students at CDU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $11,302 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $60,939 during the early-career years.

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#20

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$39,720 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
64% Freshmen Loans

There are 11,317 students at Cal Baptist in total, 8,109 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,243 are full-time. For undergraduates at Cal Baptist, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Roughly 64% of students at Cal Baptist take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,153 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $52,336 during the early-career years.

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#21

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,900 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State

There are 1,168 undergraduates at Loma Linda University, of which 865 are full-time, and there are 4,468 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $88,185 during the early-career years.

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#22

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$48,132 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
73% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,745 students at MSMU in total, 2,071 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,607 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MSMU is 4.3 years.

73% of MSMU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,927 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $61,335 during the early-career years.

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#22

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,992 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at San Jose State University is 36,208, of which 27,701 students are undergraduates and of those, 23,317 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Roughly 23% of students at San Jose State take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,592 a year.

Students who graduate from San Jose State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $62,448 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#24

California State University - East Bay

Hayward, California
Public Public vs. Private
$7,055 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at California State University - East Bay is 16,253, of which 13,141 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,473 are full-time. For undergraduates at Cal State East Bay, the average graduation time is 4.9 years.

Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,669 a year.

Students who graduate from Cal State East Bay with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $55,546 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#25

Fresno City College

Fresno, California
Public Public vs. Private
$1,334 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fresno City College is 22,278, which includes 6,012 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

1% of Fresno City College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,325 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,049 during the early-career years.

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Other California Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Riverside City College 196
27 San Francisco State University 192
28 University of California - San Francisco 191
29 Carrington College, Sacramento 187
30 University of Phoenix - California 180
31 Point Loma Nazarene University 169
32 California State University - Fresno 167
33 California State University - San Bernardino 163
34 University of San Diego 147
35 Pacific Union College 146
36 Brandman University 143
37 California State University - Stanislaus 140
38 Concordia University, Irvine 139
39 Bakersfield College 133
39 Career Networks Institute 133
41 California State University - Bakersfield 124
42 California State University - Chico 123
42 San Joaquin Delta College 123
44 Long Beach City College 119
45 Western University of Health Sciences 117
46 Butte College 114
47 Modesto Junior College 112
48 Dominican University of California 110
48 Mt. San Antonio College 110
50 Santa Monica College 106
51 Chamberlain University - California 103
52 Antelope Valley College 102
53 University of Southern California 100
54 San Bernardino Valley College 99
54 California State University - Channel Islands 99
56 American University of Health Sciences 93
57 California State University - Northridge 92
57 Southwestern College 92
59 College of the Sequoias 89
59 Solano Community College 89
59 Sonoma State University 89
62 Saddleback College 88
63 Glendale Community College 87
64 Golden West College 85
64 San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia 85
66 American Career College - Los Angeles 84
67 Santa Ana College 83
67 Vanguard University of Southern California 83
69 Ventura College 82
70 Los Angeles City College 81
70 Sacramento City College 81
72 City College of San Francisco 80
72 College of the Redwoods 80
72 Stanbridge University 80
75 Pacific College 79
76 College of the Canyons 76
76 Grossmont College 76
76 Los Angeles Trade Technical College 76
76 Palomar College 76
80 Glendale Career College 75
80 Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health 75
82 California State University - Monterey Bay 74
83 Evergreen Valley College 73
84 El Camino College 72
85 Santa Barbara City College 71
86 Cabrillo College 68
86 University of California - Irvine 68
86 Moorpark College 68
89 Los Angeles Harbor College 67
89 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 67
91 Merced College 66
92 American River College 65
93 Compton College 64
93 Hartnell College 64
95 Citrus College 63
96 Pasadena City College 62
96 Rio Hondo College 62
96 San Diego City College 62
99 MiraCosta College 60
100 Allan Hancock College 59
100 Cypress College 59
100 Los Angeles Valley College 59
103 Shasta College 58
103 Yuba College 58
105 Imperial Valley College 57
106 College of the Desert 56
107 Cerritos College 55
107 East Los Angeles College 55
107 Mt. San Jacinto College 55
107 Santa Rosa Junior College 55
111 Cuesta College 54
112 Chaffey College 53
113 Mission College 52
114 University of California - Davis 50
114 College of San Mateo 50
116 De Anza College 49
117 Los Angeles Pierce College 47
118 Los Angeles Southwest College 43
118 Napa Valley College 43
120 College of Marin 41
121 Los Medanos College 40
122 Simpson University 39
123 West Hills College-Lemoore 38
124 Sierra College 37
125 California Career College 36
126 Contra Costa College 35
126 Fresno Pacific University 35
126 Victor Valley College 35
129 Copper Mountain Community College 33
130 Touro University California 32
131 Chabot College 31
131 Holy Names University 31
133 Monterey Peninsula College 30
134 Biola University 29
135 Career Care Institute 26
136 Mendocino College 23
136 Platt College - Los Angeles 23
138 Gavilan College 22
139 Porterville College 20
140 Lassen Community College 19
140 Ohlone College 19
142 The University of Arizona Global Campus 18
142 World Mission University 18
142 Glendale Career College - Brightwood-Teachout 18
145 Angeles College 17
146 Carrington College-San Jose 10
147 Cerro Coso Community College 8
148 Reedley College 6
149 College of the Siskiyous 2
150 Feather River Community College District 1
150 Homestead Schools 1
152 Casa Loma College 0
152 Humboldt State University 0
152 Irvine Valley College 0
152 Merritt College 0
152 Hacienda La Puente Adult Education 0
152 University of Antelope Valley 0
152 Northcentral University 0
152 Platt College - Riverside 0
152 Integrity College of Health 0
152 High Desert Medical College 0

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