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Nursing in California

Nursing Schools in California

19,446 students earned Nursing degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in California

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,383
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 472
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 472
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 472
Post-Master’s Certificate 448
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 448

Gender Distribution

In California, a nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.6%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.9%
  • White: 27.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in California

In this state, there are 347,710 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in California

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $125,770, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

397 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,981 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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336 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,330 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

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245 Degrees in Major Awarded
872 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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234 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

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233 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at USFCA. This private institution charges an average net price of $39,107. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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219 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. It takes the average student 4.78 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721.

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204 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,637. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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191 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time.

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186 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,968.

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147 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 35% $126,890
Nurse Anesthetists 29% $197,640
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Rehabilitation Professions 3,010
Public Health 1,867
Medicine 1,756
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,524
Mental & Social Health Services 1,483
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,044
Alternative Medicine & Systems 990
Dentistry 806

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