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2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California

101 Colleges
$36,841 Avg Salary
$15,480 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, practical nursing and nursing assistants students earned 1,055 degrees and certificates from a California school, making the subject the 2nd in the state.

There are so many nursing programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 101 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for practical nursing majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, CA

Our analysis found Unitek College to be the most popular school for practical nursing and nursing assistants students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in California. Located in the large suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 908 students majoring in practical nursing at Unitek College, 15% are male and 85% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Unitek College accumulate an average of around $18,263 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $230.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the city of San Mateo, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 86% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing graduates from Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts carry an average student debt load of $18,229. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $152.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at American Career College - Ontario helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in California. American Career College - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Ontario.

Women make up 85% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

Practical Nursing majors at American Career College - Ontario take out an average of $20,354 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $194.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in California. Fresno Institute of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clovis.

Of the 220 students majoring in practical nursing at Fresno Institute of Technology, 11% are male and 89% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Fresno Institute of Technology accumulate an average of around $19,148 in student debt.

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#5

Summit College

Colton, CA

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Summit College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular practical nursing and nursing assistants schools in California. Located in the city of Colton, Summit College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 83% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Summit College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,766. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $119, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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American Career College - Los Angeles landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Career College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 197 students majoring in practical nursing at American Career College - Los Angeles, 18% are male and 82% are female.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at American Career College - Los Angeles take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $21,517. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $191.

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American Career College - Anaheim landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. American Career College - Anaheim is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim.

About 81% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 19% are male.

Practical Nursing majors at American Career College - Anaheim take out an average of $21,517 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $191.

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#8

Homestead Schools

Torrance, CA

With a ranking of #8, Homestead Schools did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Homestead Schools is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Torrance.

Women make up 79% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Homestead Schools accumulate an average of around $19,480 in student debt.

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#9

Stanbridge University

Irvine, CA

Stanbridge University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Stanbridge is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Irvine.

Women make up 83% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Stanbridge accumulate an average of around $20,606 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $176, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Concorde Career College - North Hollywood ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the city of North Hollywood, Concorde Career College - North Hollywood is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in practical nursing at the school are women while 17% are male.

Practical Nursing majors at Concorde Career College - North Hollywood take out an average of $20,744 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $166.

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Concorde Career College - San Diego landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate practical nursing and nursing assistants programs. Concorde Career College - San Diego is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of San Diego.

Of the 110 students majoring in practical nursing at Concorde Career College - San Diego, 15% are male and 85% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Concorde Career College - San Diego accumulate an average of around $19,962 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $197, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Concorde Career College - Garden Grove came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Concorde Career College - Garden Grove is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden Grove.

Women make up 80% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

On average, practical nursing graduates from Concorde Career College - Garden Grove take out $19,107 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $130.

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#13

Unitek College

Hayward, CA

Unitek College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California ranking. Located in the large suburb of Hayward, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 91% of the practical nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Unitek College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,219. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $217.

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With a ranking of #13, Concorde Career College - San Bernardino did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for practical nursing and nursing assistants students working on their undergraduate certificate. Concorde Career College - San Bernardino is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of San Bernardino.

Of the 97 students majoring in practical nursing at Concorde Career College - San Bernardino, 13% are male and 87% are female.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, practical nursing majors at Concorde Career College - San Bernardino accumulate an average of around $20,223 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $126.

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#15

Unitek College

South San Francisco, CA

Unitek College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California list. Located in the city of South San Francisco, Unitek College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 90 students majoring in practical nursing at Unitek College, 23% are male and 77% are female.

The average amount in student loans that practical nursing majors at Unitek College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $18,219. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $217.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Nursing & Nursing Assistants Undergraduate Certificate Schools in California award.

Rank College Location
16 Angeles College Los Angeles, CA
17 Career Care Institute Lancaster, CA
18 North-West College - West Covina West Covina, CA
19 Blake Austin College Vacaville, CA
20 Marian College School of Nursing Los Angeles, CA

Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 113
Nevada 0

Practical Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 44,900
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 34,557
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 4,817

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

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