Top ADN Programs in California
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
94 schools in California reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile; 2 programs have a verified profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (94)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Redwoods | Eureka, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| College of the Sequoias | Visalia, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Compton College | Compton, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Contra Costa College | San Pablo, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Copper Mountain Community College | Joshua Tree, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Cypress College | Cypress, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| De Anza College | Cupertino, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| El Camino Community College District | Torrance, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Evergreen Valley College | San Jose, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Fresno City College | Fresno, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Fullerton College | Fullerton, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Glendale Career College | Glendale, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, CA | Public | RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| Golden West College | Huntington Beach, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Grossmont College | El Cajon, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Jose, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |