2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in California to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 62 schools in California to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in California
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Our analysis found West Coast University - Orange County to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in California. West Coast University - Orange County is located in Anaheim, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 971 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $22,516 to cover tuition and fees at West Coast University - Orange County. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from West Coast University - Orange County accumulate an average of $35,896 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
West Coast University - Orange County does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means West Coast University - Los Angeles is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in North Hollywood, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 778 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at West Coast University - Los Angeles is $35,178. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from West Coast University - Los Angeles accumulate an average of $35,896 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at West Coast University - Los Angeles. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 71% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Coast University - Ontario. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. West Coast University - Ontario is a small private for-profit school located in Ontario, California that handed out 698 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend West Coast University - Ontario, expect to pay an average of $35,178 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from West Coast University - Ontario accumulate an average of $38,539 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
West Coast University - Ontario does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Samuel Merritt University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in California. Located in Oakland, California, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 505 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Samuel Merritt University, expect to pay an average of $50,510 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Samuel Merritt University accumulate an average of $28,570 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Azusa Pacific University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in California. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 494 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Azusa Pacific, expect to pay an average of $41,510 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,666 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Azusa Pacific is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
California State University - Fullerton ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in Fullerton, California, the large public school awarded 373 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cal State Fullerton is $6,976. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,856. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,931 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cal State Fullerton. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
National University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 347 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
National University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - San Marcos did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. This fairly large public school is located in San Marcos, California, and it awarded 294 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSUSM is $7,727. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,607. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,457 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
CSUSM does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
California State University - Sacramento ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in Sacramento, California, the large public school awarded 255 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend Sac State full time pay an average of $7,392 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,272. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,924 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Sac State. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
San Diego State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 237 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SDSU is $8,136. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,016. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,150 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SDSU. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of San Francisco did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. USFCA is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 233 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at USFCA is $53,472. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,881 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
USFCA is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Loma Linda University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in Loma Linda, California, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 197 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Loma Linda University is $36,412. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,653 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Loma Linda University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - Dominguez Hills landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in Carson, California, the fairly large public school awarded 195 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUDH full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,940. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,973 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
CSUDH is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CSUDH. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
California State University - East Bay ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in Hayward, California, the fairly large public school handed out 184 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cal State East Bay is $6,995. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,875. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal State East Bay accumulate an average of $20,301 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Cal State East Bay, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
San Jose State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California list. San Jose, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 182 students in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend San Jose State full time pay an average of $7,852 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,732. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
San Jose State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Mount Saint Mary’s University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Mount Saint Mary’s University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 162 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at MSMU is $45,388. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,131 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at MSMU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
California State University - San Bernardino landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. San Bernardino, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 159 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,213 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUSB full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,093. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,358 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUSB. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
California State University - Los Angeles came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, the large public school awarded 159 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,785 in tuition and fees if they attend Cal State LA full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,665. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,712 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cal State LA. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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California Baptist University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 156 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,018 to cover tuition and fees at Cal Baptist. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal Baptist accumulate an average of $29,767 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cal Baptist does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, California State University - Fresno did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. California State University - Fresno is a large public school located in Fresno, California that handed out 154 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend Fresno State full time pay an average of $6,653 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,533. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Fresno State accumulate an average of $17,360 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
Fresno State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
California State University - Long Beach came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. CSULB is a large public school situated in Long Beach, California. It awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend CSULB full time pay an average of $6,846 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,726. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSULB accumulate an average of $17,689 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
Online courses are available at CSULB, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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San Francisco State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California ranking. Located in San Francisco, California, the large public school awarded 136 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from California who attend SFSU full time pay an average of $7,304 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,184. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,482 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SFSU. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Concordia University, Irvine landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Concordia University, Irvine is a small private not-for-profit school located in Irvine, California that handed out 135 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Concordia University, Irvine, expect to pay an average of $38,740 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,323 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Concordia University, Irvine. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #24, Point Loma Nazarene University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. PLNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at PLNU is $39,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,219 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.
Online courses are available at PLNU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 25% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
California State University - Stanislaus landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in Turlock, California, the fairly large public school awarded 125 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,644 in tuition and fees if they attend Stan State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,524. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,714 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Stan State does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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