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2026 Nursing Schools in California

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.

Public Stockton, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,180, San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$1,180 In-State Tuition
20,969 Students
31% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Irvine, CA

Concordia University-Irvine is a private nonprofit institution in Irvine, California. Annual in-state tuition is $43,480.

$43,480 In-State Tuition
3,658 Students
63% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Public Los Angeles, CA

California State University-Los Angeles is a public school in Los Angeles, California offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$7,160 In-State Tuition
23,163 Students
52% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Public Carson, CA

California State University-Dominguez Hills is a public school in Carson, California offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,449.

$7,449 In-State Tuition
15,182 Students
47% Graduation Rate
8 Programs
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Public Napa, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Napa Valley College in Napa, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

$1,156 In-State Tuition
4,844 Students
32% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Bakersfield, CA

A public institution, California State University-Bakersfield serves students in Bakersfield, California. Annual in-state tuition is $8,090.

$8,090 In-State Tuition
10,419 Students
49% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Torrance, CA

Homestead Schools is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Torrance, California with about 158 students. The school reports a 93% graduation rate.

158 Students
93% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Northridge, CA

One of the larger institutions in the state, California State University-Northridge is a public school in Northridge, California with over 38,313 students. The school reports a 56% graduation rate.

$7,458 In-State Tuition
38,313 Students
56% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Santa Ana, CA

Career Networks Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Santa Ana, California with about 1,133 students. The school reports a 89% graduation rate.

1,133 Students
89% Graduation Rate
4 Programs
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Private, Non-Profit Costa Mesa, CA

Vanguard University of Southern California is a private nonprofit institution in Costa Mesa, California. Annual in-state tuition is $41,700.

$41,700 In-State Tuition
2,246 Students
58% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Public San Marcos, CA

Based in San Marcos, California, California State University-San Marcos is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 95%.

$8,082 In-State Tuition
16,237 Students
55% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Loma Linda, CA

Based in Loma Linda, California, Loma Linda University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $89,816 within ten years.

4,210 Students
7 Programs

Public Compton, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,142, Compton College in Compton, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 17% graduation rate.

$1,142 In-State Tuition
5,225 Students
17% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Seaside, CA

California State University-Monterey Bay is a public school in Seaside, California offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,779.

$7,779 In-State Tuition
7,713 Students
62% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Camarillo, CA

A public institution, California State University-Channel Islands serves students in Camarillo, California. Graduates earn a median of $62,152 within ten years.

$7,159 In-State Tuition
5,592 Students
55% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Oceanside, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,158, MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 11,500 students.

$1,158 In-State Tuition
11,478 Students
43% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, For-Profit Lancaster, CA

Career Care Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Lancaster, California with about 620 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.

620 Students
69% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Ontario, CA

A private for-profit institution, West Coast University-Ontario serves students in Ontario, California. Annual in-state tuition is $36,854.

$36,854 In-State Tuition
2,671 Students
60% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Irvine, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 56% graduation rate.

$1,156 In-State Tuition
13,018 Students
56% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public San Diego, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,146, San Diego City College in San Diego, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.

$1,146 In-State Tuition
13,242 Students
24% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Reedley, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,334, Reedley College in Reedley, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,493 within ten years.

$1,334 In-State Tuition
8,796 Students
37% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Orange, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,164, Santiago Canyon College in Orange, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,956 within ten years.

$1,164 In-State Tuition
11,897 Students
46% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Arcata, CA

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a public school in Arcata, California offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $8,250.

$8,250 In-State Tuition
6,237 Students
46% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Private, For-Profit Rancho Cordova, CA

Chamberlain University-California is a smaller private for-profit institution in Rancho Cordova, California with about 751 students. Annual in-state tuition is $21,271.

$21,271 In-State Tuition
751 Students
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit San Diego, CA

Ashford University in San Diego, California is a private for-profit institution with a 100% graduation rate and over 28,004 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,960.

$11,960 In-State Tuition
28,004 Students
100% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
101 San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA $1,180 30.7% 2
102 Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA $43,480 62.8% 3
103 California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $7,160 52% 7
104 California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA $7,449 46.7% 8
105 Napa Valley College Napa, CA $1,156 31.7% 1
106 California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA $8,090 49.5% 5
107 Homestead Schools Torrance, CA — 93.3% 1
108 California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA $7,458 56.1% 1
109 Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, CA — 89.3% 4
110 Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA $41,700 57.6% 5
111 California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA $8,082 55.3% 7
112 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA — — 7
113 Compton College Compton, CA $1,142 16.5% 1
114 California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA $7,779 62.4% 1
115 California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA $7,159 55.1% 1
116 MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA $1,158 42.9% 2
117 Career Care Institute Lancaster, CA — 69.1% 1
118 West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA $36,854 60% 1
119 Irvine Valley College Irvine, CA $1,156 56.3% 1
120 San Diego City College San Diego, CA $1,146 23.9% 1
121 Reedley College Reedley, CA $1,334 37.5% 2
122 Santiago Canyon College Orange, CA $1,164 46.3% 1
123 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA $8,250 46.1% 1
124 Chamberlain University-California Rancho Cordova, CA $21,271 — 1
125 Ashford University San Diego, CA $11,960 99.7% 1

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.

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