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Browse 161 nursing schools in California. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
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Ranked #9 in the nation, San Diego State University is a public institution in San Diego, California. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, San Jose State University is a public institution in San Jose, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Shasta College is a public institution in Redding, California. Annual in-state tuition is $1,197.
Santa Ana College in Santa Ana, California is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. Total enrollment is about 27,200 students.
Ranked #29 nationally, Rio Hondo College is a public institution in Whittier, California. Annual in-state tuition is $1,388.
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Angeles College is a private for-profit institution in Los Angeles, California. The school reports a 93% graduation rate.
University of California-Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California is a public institution with a 93% graduation rate and over 47,335 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,203.
Pacific Union College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Angwin, California with about 974 students. The acceptance rate is 47%.
With annual in-state tuition at $1,571, De Anza College in Cupertino, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.
University of San Francisco provides nursing education from its campus in San Francisco, California. Total enrollment is about 8,913 students.
With a 10% acceptance rate, Stanbridge University is a selective private for-profit institution in Irvine, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
Unitek College is a private for-profit institution in Fremont, California. Total enrollment is about 5,725 students.
Sonoma State University provides nursing education from its campus in Rohnert Park, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
With annual in-state tuition at $1,426, Moorpark College in Moorpark, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $49,044 within ten years.
Point Loma Nazarene University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
With annual in-state tuition at $1,426, Ventura College in Ventura, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 12,200 students.
With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $50,874 within ten years.
California Baptist University is a private nonprofit school in Riverside, California offering nursing education. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.
With annual in-state tuition at $1,282, Modesto Junior College in Modesto, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.
Based in Los Angeles, California, Mount Saint Mary's University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $72,379 within ten years.
With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.
California Career College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Canoga Park, California with about 190 students. Graduates earn a median of $51,684 within ten years.
With annual in-state tuition at $1,180, Pasadena City College in Pasadena, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,937 within ten years.
With annual in-state tuition at $1,150, Cypress College in Cypress, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $43,533 within ten years.
University of California-Irvine in Irvine, California is a public institution with a 86% graduation rate and over 37,297 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | $8,728 | 78.1% | 5 | |
| 2 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA | $8,410 | 66.2% | 7 | |
| 3 | Shasta College | Redding, CA | $1,197 | 23.3% | 1 | |
| 4 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA | $1,180 | 30.9% | 1 | |
| 5 | Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | $1,388 | 24.5% | 1 | |
| 6 | Angeles College | Los Angeles, CA | 92.5% | 1 | ||
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $15,203 | 92.6% | 8 | |
| 8 | Pacific Union College | Angwin, CA | $37,173 | 48.8% | 3 | |
| 9 | De Anza College | Cupertino, CA | $1,571 | 67.2% | 1 | |
| 10 | University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $60,492 | 72.8% | 15 | |
| 11 | Stanbridge University | Irvine, CA | 62.1% | 7 | ||
| 12 | Unitek College | Fremont, CA | 74.1% | 3 | ||
| 13 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA | $8,624 | 60.1% | 7 | |
| 14 | Moorpark College | Moorpark, CA | $1,426 | 43.5% | 1 | |
| 15 | Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA | $46,250 | 74.8% | 10 | |
| 16 | Ventura College | Ventura, CA | $1,426 | 40.8% | 1 | |
| 17 | Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA | $1,156 | 44.4% | 2 | |
| 18 | California Baptist University | Riverside, CA | $41,228 | 61.2% | 8 | |
| 19 | Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA | $1,282 | 29.8% | 1 | |
| 20 | Mount Saint Mary's University | Los Angeles, CA | $49,564 | 56.7% | 6 | |
| 21 | Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA | $1,156 | 36.9% | 1 | |
| 22 | California Career College | Canoga Park, CA | 100% | 1 | ||
| 23 | Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA | $1,180 | 41.1% | 2 | |
| 24 | Cypress College | Cypress, CA | $1,150 | 37.3% | 1 | |
| 25 | University of California-Irvine | Irvine, CA | $15,722 | 86.3% | 6 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.
