Nursing · California
Nursing Programs in California
Find accredited nursing programs serving California students. Healthcare credentials are licensed at the state level, so where you train matters — request information from programs accepting applicants now.
Top Nursing schools in California
Ranked by graduate outcomes — earnings, completion, and value.
#1 Azusa Pacific University Azusa #2 Dominican University of California San Rafael #3 San Francisco State University San Francisco #4 Pacific Union College Angwin #5 San Jose State University San Jose #6 University of San Francisco San Francisco #7 Butte College Oroville #8 Fresno Pacific University Fresno #9 Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles #10 Sonoma State University Rohnert Park #11 Mendocino College Ukiah #12 Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa
See the full California ranking → Licensure in California
Most healthcare credentials are issued by state boards, and many programs are built around California's clinical-placement and licensure rules. Confirm that any program you consider is accredited and meets California's requirements for nursing.
