Program comparison
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. programs in California
Programs prepare students for patient care, clinical decision-making and nursing practice across hospitals and other healthcare settings.
Example careers: Registered Nurse · Staff Nurse · Clinical Nurse
\n \n Pell Grant affordability 36 California programs potentially fully covered by maximum Pell Based on up to $7,395 per award year and College In 2 estimated total program cost.
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104 matching programs
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What these California programs tell you
Start with the Value Rating , then compare earnings and estimated total cost. A higher earnings figure does not automatically mean a better value if the program also costs substantially more.
Programs with a Value Rating 70 of 104
Programs with 5-year earnings 60 of 104
Programs with a cost estimate 86 of 104
College In 2 shows unavailable federal measures as N/A rather than treating missing values as zero. Estimated total cost uses the school's average annual net price and the credential's estimated length.
Visalia, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$81,475 1 year after completion
$96,263 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$960
2-year degree
San Mateo, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$56,787 1 year after completion
$135,534 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$1,072
2-year degree
Imperial, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$61,127 1 year after completion
$91,048 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$2,230
2-year degree
Victorville, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$79,657 1 year after completion
$107,274 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$3,894
2-year degree
Stockton, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$97,843 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$4,814
2-year degree
Marysville, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$85,607 1 year after completion
$132,809 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$5,152
2-year degree
Norwalk, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$74,847 1 year after completion
$101,438 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$4,848
2-year degree
Modesto, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$86,715 1 year after completion
$111,592 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$5,636
2-year degree
Redding, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$78,870 1 year after completion
$115,772 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$5,756
2-year degree
Santa Monica, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$70,951 1 year after completion
$84,232 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$5,558
2-year degree
Santa Ana, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$68,741 1 year after completion
$90,501 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$6,266
2-year degree
Santa Clarita, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$76,559 1 year after completion
$90,233 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$7,404
2-year degree
Lancaster, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$78,093 1 year after completion
$104,758 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$7,720
2-year degree
Merced, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$98,014 1 year after completion
$114,563 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$10,080
2-year degree
Pasadena, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$70,089 1 year after completion
$101,040 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$7,728
2-year degree
Mission Viejo, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$73,348 1 year after completion
$92,598 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$8,304
2-year degree
Oroville, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$88,944 1 year after completion
$109,054 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$11,040
2-year degree
Santa Rosa, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$97,454 1 year after completion
$131,805 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$12,662
2-year degree
Huntington Beach, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$67,253 1 year after completion
$93,672 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$9,648
2-year degree
Sacramento, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$91,029 1 year after completion
$129,980 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$13,228
2-year degree
San Marcos, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$77,544 1 year after completion
$99,819 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$11,526
2-year degree
Santa Clara, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$61,311 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$10,160
2-year degree
Eureka, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$82,831 1 year after completion
$100,830 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$13,808
2-year degree
Gilroy, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$76,615 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$13,084
2-year degree
Walnut, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$74,526 1 year after completion
$97,968 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$12,980
2-year degree
Ukiah, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$93,632 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$16,660
2-year degree
Sacramento, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$87,305 1 year after completion
$114,068 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$15,998
2-year degree
San Pablo, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$101,064 1 year after completion
$135,374 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$18,980
2-year degree
San Jacinto, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$71,944 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$13,612
2-year degree
San Francisco, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Outstanding Value
Earnings
$71,943 1 year after completion
$132,408 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$13,812
2-year degree
Fresno, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$77,104 1 year after completion
$97,609 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$16,138
2-year degree
Riverside, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$74,385 1 year after completion
$107,743 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$16,754
2-year degree
Glendale, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$72,631 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$16,730
2-year degree
El Cajon, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$43,551 1 year after completion
$72,426 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$10,622
2-year degree
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$99,000 1 year after completion
$97,289 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$24,248
2-year degree
Los Angeles, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$82,838 1 year after completion
$113,883 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$20,522
2-year degree
San Diego, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$63,668 1 year after completion
$86,981 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$15,870
2-year degree
Weed, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$80,728 1 year after completion
$89,428 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$22,240
2-year degree
Santa Barbara, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$80,727 1 year after completion
$106,046 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$22,630
2-year degree
Lemoore, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$75,622 1 year after completion
$110,108 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$21,664
2-year degree
Kentfield, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$81,414 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$24,702
2-year degree
Hayward, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$57,573 1 year after completion
$128,108 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$18,106
2-year degree
Torrance, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$35,631 1 year after completion
$80,579 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$11,936
2-year degree
Valley Glen, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$70,832 1 year after completion
$99,183 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$24,304
2-year degree
Wilmington, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$76,570 1 year after completion
$102,894 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$26,500
2-year degree
Monterey Park, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$60,575 1 year after completion
$101,045 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$21,704
2-year degree
Whittier, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$76,455 1 year after completion
$108,729 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$28,758
2-year degree
San Jose, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$63,986 1 year after completion
$109,660 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$24,828
2-year degree
Napa, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$74,560 1 year after completion
$110,607 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$29,288
2-year degree
Bakersfield, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$74,197 1 year after completion
$90,276 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$29,242
2-year degree
Palm Desert, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$79,088 1 year after completion
$115,416 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$31,456
2-year degree
Los Angeles, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$55,550 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$24,646
2-year degree
Woodland Hills, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$53,843 1 year after completion
$80,686 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$26,540
2-year degree
San Bernardino, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Good Value
Earnings
$73,434 1 year after completion
$90,406 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$37,886
2-year degree
Ontario, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$80,981 1 year after completion
$104,007 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$54,048
2-year degree
Visalia, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$80,981 1 year after completion
$104,007 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$55,708
2-year degree
San Jose, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$93,681 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$64,854
2-year degree
Rancho Mirage, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$80,981 1 year after completion
$104,007 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$56,316
2-year degree
Angwin, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$110,696 1 year after completion
$122,016 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$82,016
2-year degree
Los Angeles, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$79,220 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$64,816
2-year degree
Sacramento, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$92,587 1 year after completion
$117,741 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$82,676
2-year degree
West Covina, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$96,185 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$90,876
2-year degree
Canoga Park, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$98,486 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$93,760
2-year degree
San Diego, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$96,185 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$93,006
2-year degree
Glendale, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$96,185 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$98,390
2-year degree
Bakersfield, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$96,185 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$103,734
2-year degree
Irvine, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$82,860 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$90,744
2-year degree
Santa Ana, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$78,052 1 year after completion
$99,141 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$99,354
2-year degree
Los Angeles, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
$77,481 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
2-year degree
Ontario, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$66,862
2-year degree
Oroville, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Aptos, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$31,686
2-year degree
Lancaster, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$100,402
2-year degree
Santa Ana, CA · Private
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$11,344
2-year degree
Glendora, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
$90,315 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$8,270
2-year degree
Eureka, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Cypress, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
$100,027 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$9,212
2-year degree
Monterey Park, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Glendale, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Huntington Beach, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Salinas, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$4,078
2-year degree
Los Angeles, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Los Angeles, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
$108,194 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$11,928
2-year degree
Pittsburg, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$14,886
2-year degree
Oceanside, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
$91,941 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$14,678
2-year degree
Oceanside, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Santa Clara, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Fremont, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
$128,248 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$22,260
2-year degree
Costa Mesa, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$58,726
2-year degree
Pasadena, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Riverside, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Mission Viejo, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Stockton, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Santa Rosa, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Rocklin, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$14,490
2-year degree
Los Angeles, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$68,734
2-year degree
Chula Vista, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$25,342
2-year degree
Victorville, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
$107,478 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Stockton, CA · Private
Associate's Degree
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$29,836
2-year degree
Marysville, CA · Public
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value
N/A
Earnings
N/A 1 year after completion
N/A 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
N/A
Varies
Moorpark, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$76,305 1 year after completion
$92,679 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$-4,592
2-year degree
Ventura, CA · Public
Associate's Degree
Value
Poor Value
Earnings
$84,468 1 year after completion
$100,793 5 years after completion
Est. total cost
$-1,964
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