Registered Nursing Schools in California

#1

West Coast University-Orange County

Anaheim

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $95,294 after earning their degree at this institution. 86% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $22,685 a year.

#2

West Coast University-Ontario

Ontario

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $95,294 after earning their degree at this institution. 83% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $37,194 a year.

#3

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,824 after earning their degree at this institution. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

#4

Samuel Merritt University

Oakland

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $119,508 a year.

#5

National University

San Diego

Graduates earn a median salary of $66,420 in their first year after graduation. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $13,320 a year.

#6

Unitek College

Fremont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,809 after earning their degree at this institution. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,878 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 87%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 85%.

#9

Chamberlain University-California

Rancho Cordova

Graduates earn a median salary of $83,585 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 60% of applicants. Undergrads from California pay around $20,462 a year in tuition.

#10

University of San Francisco

San Francisco

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,470 a year. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.