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Top Nursing Schools in California

This page lists 196 schools in California that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 83 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 94 associate degree (ADN), 60 bachelor's (BSN), 46 master's and 13 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 111 public, 28 private nonprofit and 57 private for-profit. 93 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Los Angeles (16), San Diego (9), Ontario (5) and Sacramento (5).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

196 schools · 20 verified program profiles · page 5 of 10

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (196)

Glendale Community College campus

Glendale Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGlendale, CA

Glendale Community College is a public community / two-year college in Glendale, CA. It reported 108 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

RN Diploma, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Golden West College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHuntington Beach, CA

Golden West College is a public community / two-year college in Huntington Beach, CA. It reported 99 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Grossmont College campus

Grossmont College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeEl Cajon, CA

Grossmont College is a public community / two-year college in El Cajon, CA. It reported 86 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSan Jose, CA

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit specialized institution in San Jose, CA. It reported 1,043 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Hartnell College campus

Hartnell College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSalinas, CA

Hartnell College is a public community / two-year college in Salinas, CA. It reported 115 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Healthcare Career College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionParamount, CA

Healthcare Career College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Paramount, CA. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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High Desert Medical College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionLancaster, CA

High Desert Medical College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Lancaster, CA. It reported 309 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Homestead Schools

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionTorrance, CA

Homestead Schools is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Torrance, CA. It reported 132 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionCosta Mesa, CA

Homestead Schools-Costa Mesa is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Costa Mesa, CA. It reported 21 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Imperial Valley College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeImperial, CA

Imperial Valley College is a public community / two-year college in Imperial, CA. It reported 80 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Lassen Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSusanville, CA

Lassen Community College is a public community / two-year college in Susanville, CA. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Lemoore College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLemoore, CA

Lemoore College is a public community / two-year college in Lemoore, CA. It reported 41 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Loma Linda University campus

Loma Linda University

Private nonprofitUniversityLoma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University is a private nonprofit university in Loma Linda, CA. It reported 202 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, PhD, PhD-CNS, PhD-CRNA, PhD-FNP, PhD-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Long Beach City College campus

Long Beach City College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLong Beach, CA

Long Beach City College is a public community / two-year college in Long Beach, CA. It reported 146 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Los Angeles City College campus

Los Angeles City College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLos Angeles, CA

Los Angeles City College is a public community / two-year college in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 72 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

PublicSpecialized institutionLos Angeles, CA

Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health is a public specialized institution in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 105 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Los Angeles Harbor College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWilmington, CA

Los Angeles Harbor College is a public community / two-year college in Wilmington, CA. It reported 46 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Los Angeles Pierce College campus

Los Angeles Pierce College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWoodland Hills, CA

Los Angeles Pierce College is a public community / two-year college in Woodland Hills, CA. It reported 33 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Los Angeles Southwest College campus

Los Angeles Southwest College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLos Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Southwest College is a public community / two-year college in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 34 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLos Angeles, CA

Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public community / two-year college in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 66 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN (candidate)

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Before you apply in California

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of California. See online coursework and clinical requirements.