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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartnell College | Salinas, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Imperial Valley College | Imperial, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Lemoore College | Lemoore, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Long Beach City College | Long Beach, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health | Los Angeles, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Los Medanos College | Pittsburg, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Madera Community College | Madera, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Mendocino College | Ukiah, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Merced College | Merced, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Merritt College | Oakland, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| MiraCosta College | Oceanside, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Mission College | Santa Clara, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Monterey Peninsula College | Monterey, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |