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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training in California

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Schools in California

6,088 students earned Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in California in the 2021-2022 year.

As a degree choice, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Majors in California

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4,966
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4,966
Associate Degree 952
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 170

Gender Distribution

In California, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 19.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 41.5%
  • White: 12.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 17.2%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Grads in California

In this state, there are 64,000 people employed in jobs related to a licensed practical/vocational nurse training degree, compared to 701,690 nationwide.

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Wages for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Jobs in California

In this state, licensed practical/vocational nurse training grads earn an average of $56,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,050.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Unitek College

Fremont
908 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. 100% of the teachers are full time.

876 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,708 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,579 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,278.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,526 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,710 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

213 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,641 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,386 a year. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,309.

197 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,902 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $33,874 after graduation. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

155 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,374 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,978. 92% of students get financical aid.

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,294 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,359 after graduation.

#8

Homestead Schools

Torrance
131 Degrees in Major Awarded
179 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $50,593 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,231. 78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,901 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $38,760.

#10

Unitek College

Hayward
97 Degrees in Major Awarded
309 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $66,694 after graduation. An average student at Unitek College will pay a net price of $31,212.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Careers in CA

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 17% $55,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,223
Nursing Assistants & Aides 1,208

View all majors related to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

View Nationwide Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Report

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