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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

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

94 schools · 2 verified program profiles · page 3 of 5

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

Schools (94)

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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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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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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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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Los Angeles Valley College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeValley Glen, CA

Los Angeles Valley College is a public community / two-year college in Valley Glen, CA. It reported 64 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 Medanos College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePittsburg, CA

Los Medanos College is a public community / two-year college in Pittsburg, CA. It reported 59 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Madera Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMadera, CA

Madera Community College is a public community / two-year college in Madera, CA. It reported 47 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Mendocino College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeUkiah, CA

Mendocino College is a public community / two-year college in Ukiah, CA. It reported 24 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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Merced College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMerced, CA

Merced College is a public community / two-year college in Merced, CA. It reported 51 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN (candidate)

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Merritt College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOakland, CA

Merritt College is a public community / two-year college in Oakland, CA. It reported 21 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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MiraCosta College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOceanside, CA

MiraCosta College is a public community / two-year college in Oceanside, CA. It reported 62 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Mission College campus

Mission College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSanta Clara, CA

Mission College is a public community / two-year college in Santa Clara, CA. It reported 91 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Modesto Junior College campus

Modesto Junior College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeModesto, CA

Modesto Junior College is a public community / two-year college in Modesto, CA. It reported 92 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, ADN

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Monterey Peninsula College campus

Monterey Peninsula College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMonterey, CA

Monterey Peninsula College is a public community / two-year college in Monterey, CA. It reported 36 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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