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Nursing in California

Nursing Schools in California

Jobs for Nursing Grads in California

425,770 people in the state and 4,288,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nursing.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. CA

Wages for Nursing Jobs in California

In this state, Nursing grads earn an average of $150,349. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,448.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. CA

Our data covers 10 colleges in California offering Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $95,294 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 86%. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $22,685 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $95,294 in their first year after graduation. 83% of full-time students return after their first year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $37,194 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,824 in their first year after graduation. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $116,503 after earning their degree at this institution. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $6,600 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $119,508 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $59,470 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

#7

National University

San Diego

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,420 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 54%. Undergrads from California pay around $13,320 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,215 in their first year after graduation. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Unitek College

Fremont

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,809 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,878 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 75%.

Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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