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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 5,606 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 4,709
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,709
Associate Degree 801
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 96
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 96
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 96

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: 23.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 37.9%
  • White: 13.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • 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
2,462 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,047 after graduation. An average student at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will pay a net price of $27,401. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,709 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,854 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

#3

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
249 Total Students

9% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,494. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
23,147 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,323. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,553 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,533 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,593. Graduates earn an average $30,283 after graduation.

#7

Southwestern College

Chula Vista
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,621 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. 28% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 9.20% which is lower than average.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,927 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 34% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,248 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. A typical student attending Allan Hancock College will pay a net price of $3,814. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

#10

Hartnell College

Salinas
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,673 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,992 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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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