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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in California

In <nil>, 6,088 students earned their Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Licensed Practical Nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in California

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4,966
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,966
Associate Degree 952
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 170

Gender Distribution

In California, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.5%
  • White: 12.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 17.2%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in California

There are 64,000 people in the state and 701,690 people in the nation working in licensed practical/vocational nurse training jobs.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in California

A typical salary for a licensed practical/vocational nurse training grad in the state is $56,200, compared to a typical salary of $47,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

152 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 46% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
373 Total Students

10% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,721 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. 33% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. In their early career, Citrus College grads earn an average salary of $31,809. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Graduates earn an average $31,592 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

#7

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,985 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. 26% of the teachers are full time. 85% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,530. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,987 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,836 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $3,234. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Hartnell College

Salinas
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,808 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,209.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 254

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