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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in California

8,037 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

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 5,725
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5,725
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,257
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,257
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,257
Associate Degree 1,055

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: 19.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 40.2%
  • White: 14.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 16.8%
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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
3,618 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $53,917. 44 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

876 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,462 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. In their early career, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts grads earn an average salary of $53,047.

#3

Summit College

Colton
272 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,036 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,643 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,271. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

234 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,279 Total Students

An average student at Fresno Institute of Technology will pay a net price of $22,912. In their early career, Fresno Institute of Technology grads earn an average salary of $27,334. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,435 Total Students

The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $29,993 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,913.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,709 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,854 a year.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,751 Total Students

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,440.

184 Degrees in Major Awarded
374 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,636. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,571 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 31 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,222.

156 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,080 Total Students

87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Riverside City College grads earn an average salary of $30,283. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

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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