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Nursing Science in California

Nursing Science Schools in California

140 students earned Nursing Science degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Nursing Science major is the 198th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 69
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 37.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.3%
  • White: 18.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 8.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in California

297,900 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in California

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $101,320 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,321 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%.

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23 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

A typical student attending UC Davis will pay a net price of $15,674. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,995 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,773. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

52% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at USD. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it.

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Nursing Science Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 26% $96,580
Registered Nurses 16% $104,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Registered Nursing 1,291
Family Practice Nursing 871
Nursing Administration 446
Nursing Practice 238
Nursing Research & Other 213
Clinical Nurse Specialist 190
Mental Health Nursing 188
Public Health Nursing 128

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