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Registered Nursing in California

Registered Nursing Schools in California

16,418 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,232
Post-Master’s Certificate 94
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 94
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 53
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 53
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 53

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 27.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.1%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in California

There are 297,900 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in California

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

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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159 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,201 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721.

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90 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,050 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

The average student takes 5.14 years to complete their degree at Cal State LA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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80 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

An average student at Cal Baptist will pay a net price of $26,538. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Cal Baptist.

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74 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,813 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
18,687 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. A typical student attending CSUDH will pay a net price of $4,058. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
32,293 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,911. Most students complete their degree in 5.04 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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National University

San Diego
57 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
18,070 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 10% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $29,412. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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Registered Nursing Careers in CA

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
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
Clinical Nurse Leader 113

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