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Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in California, ranked from 161 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
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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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
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.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
Ranked #29 nationally, Rio Hondo College is a public institution in Whittier, California. Annual in-state tuition is $1,388.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering BSN Program
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
Pacific Union College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Angwin, California with about 974 students. The acceptance rate is 47%.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
Offering ADN Program
University of San Francisco provides nursing education from its campus in San Francisco, California. Total enrollment is about 8,913 students.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN
Unitek College is a private for-profit institution in Fremont, California. Total enrollment is about 5,725 students.
ADN, BSN, CNA
Sonoma State University provides nursing education from its campus in Rohnert Park, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
Offering ADN Program
Point Loma Nazarene University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
ADN, LPN
California Baptist University is a private nonprofit school in Riverside, California offering nursing education. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
ADN, LPN
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
