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Practical Nursing Schools in California

8,434 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in California in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in California

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,842
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,842
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,307
Associate Degree 1,285

Gender Distribution

In California, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.4%
  • White: 13.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 16.9%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in California

163,440 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in California

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $35,220 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,188 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $39,723. 100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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152 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,278. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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139 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $36,309. 19% of the teachers are full time.

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#4

Pacific College

Costa Mesa
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
373 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,579. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,500 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#6

Citrus College

Glendora
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,982 Total Students

36% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Citrus College will pay a net price of $5,321. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,838.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,240 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. 36% of the teachers are full time. An average student at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia will pay a net price of $25,530.

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Southwestern College

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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#10

Allan Hancock College

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

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,234. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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Practical Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770
Nursing Assistants 15% $33,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329

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