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San Diego State University
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.
2026 Nursing Schools in California Rankings
Accredited nursing schools in California, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.
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San Jose State University
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.
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Shasta College
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.
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Santa Ana College
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.
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Rio Hondo College
Ranked #29 nationally, Rio Hondo College is a public institution in Whittier, California. Annual in-state tuition is $1,388.
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Angeles College
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.
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University of California-Los Angeles
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.
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Pacific Union College
Pacific Union College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Angwin, California with about 974 students. The acceptance rate is 47%.
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De Anza College
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.
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University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco provides nursing education from its campus in San Francisco, California. Total enrollment is about 8,913 students.
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Stanbridge University
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.
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Unitek College
Unitek College is a private for-profit institution in Fremont, California. Total enrollment is about 5,725 students.
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Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University provides nursing education from its campus in Rohnert Park, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
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Moorpark College
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.
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Point Loma Nazarene University
Point Loma Nazarene University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
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Ventura College
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.
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Saddleback College
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.
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California Baptist University
California Baptist University is a private nonprofit school in Riverside, California offering nursing education. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.
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Modesto Junior College
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.
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Mount Saint Mary's University
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.
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Santa Monica College
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.
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California Career College
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.
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Pasadena City College
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.
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Cypress College
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.
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University of California-Irvine
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.