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Nursing Schools in California

19,867 students earned Nursing degrees in California in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,523
Associate Degree 5,722
Master’s Degree 3,345
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 525
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 525
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 525
Post-Master’s Certificate 427
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 427
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 325
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 325

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 27.8%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in California

347,710 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in California

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $125,770. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

1,307 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,302 Total Students

19% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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778 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,581 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $45,392. The full-time teacher rate is 22%.

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739 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,048 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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698 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
2,500 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,424. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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680 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,126 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,811.

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466 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,034 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,768. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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451 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,560 Total Students

An average student at USU will pay a net price of $13,529. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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449 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,738 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years.

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National University

San Diego
423 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $12,231. Most students complete their degree in 4.76 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 9% are considered full time.

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356 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
40,190 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
Nurse Anesthetists 29% $197,640
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,055

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