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Nursing Science Schools in California

146 Nursing Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Nursing Science is the 10th most popular major out of a total 17 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 69
Bachelor’s Degree 64
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 48.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.4%
  • White: 23.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in California

297,900 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in California

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $101,320 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in California that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,679 after earning their degree at this institution.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

In their early career, TUC grads earn an average salary of $76,913. 53% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 0.30% which is lower than average.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,621 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,995 Total Students

The average student takes 4.02 years to complete their degree at Fresno Pacific. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,603 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
370 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $19,798 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,927. 40% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,139. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,002 a year. 82% of students get financical aid.

Nursing Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Registered Nursing 15,634
Family Practice Nursing 871
Nursing Administration 446
Nursing Research & Other 283
Nursing Practice 271
Clinical Nurse Specialist 190
Mental Health Nursing 188
Public Health Nursing 128

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