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Registered Nursing Schools in California

16,962 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Registered Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,385
Associate Degree 5,722
Master’s Degree 1,368
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 325
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 325
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 84
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 84
Post-Master’s Certificate 78
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 78

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 27.4%
  • Black or African American: 4.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.1%
  • White: 26.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in California

In this state, there are 297,900 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in California

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $101,320, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. An average student at West Coast University - Orange County will pay a net price of $35,405. 83% of students get financical aid.

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

22% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,392. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The full-time teacher rate is 15%.

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

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Azusa Pacific. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,811.

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595 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,048 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. A typical student attending Cal State Fullerton will pay a net price of $4,211.

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National University

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

The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at National University. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,231.

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321 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
16,255 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. It takes the average student 4.91 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 77% get financial aid.

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316 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
32,498 Total Students

The average student takes 5.04 years to complete their degree at Sac State. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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University of San Francisco

San Francisco
266 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,034 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. An average student at USFCA will pay a net price of $37,768. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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Registered Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Family Practice Nursing 871
Nursing Administration 446
Nursing Research & Other 283
Nursing Practice 271
Clinical Nurse Specialist 190
Mental Health Nursing 188
Nursing Science 146
Public Health Nursing 128

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