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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in California

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in California

8,434 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5,842
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,842
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,307
Associate Degree 1,285

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.4%
  • White: 13.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 16.9%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in California

In this state, there are 163,440 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in California

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $35,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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

#1

Unitek College

Fremont
1,162 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,188 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. In their early career, Unitek College grads earn an average salary of $56,501.

876 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $29,278. 51% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Summit College

San Bernardino
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,100 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 30 to 1. An average student at Summit College will pay a net price of $31,028. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,403 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,616 after earning their degree at this institution.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,710 after earning their degree at this institution.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 19%. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,902 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Graduates earn an average $33,874 after graduation.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
286 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $25,822 after graduation. An average student at Healthcare Career College will pay a net price of $17,960.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,928 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 36%. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in CA

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770
Nursing Assistants 15% $33,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Allied Health Services 12,401
Allied Health Professions 7,928
Health Sciences & Services 6,731
Health/Medical Admin Services 5,789
Dental Support Services 4,009
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 1,528
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 1,447
Mental & Social Health Services 1,407

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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