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Nursing Assistant in California

Nursing Assistant Schools in California

In 2021-2022, 1,137 students earned their Nursing Assistant degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Assistant is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 174 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,137

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 12.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 59.5%
  • White: 18.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in California

99,440 people in the state and 1,450,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing assistant.

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Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in California

In this state, nursing assistant 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 nursing assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,928 Total Students

The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, College of the Sequoias grads earn an average salary of $30,169.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
286 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, Healthcare Career College grads earn an average salary of $25,822. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,960.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,967 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,987. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,029 after earning their degree at this institution.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,960 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,838. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Butte College

Oroville
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,470 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,815 a year. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
244 Total Students

An average student at California Nurses Educational Institute will pay a net price of $24,020. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#7

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,836 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 30%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Summit College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 30 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,028. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,827 a year.

#9

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,479 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $5,223. The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
323 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $33,590 after graduation.

Nursing Assistant Careers in CA

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 15% $33,070

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Licensed Practical Nursing 5,606
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,223

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