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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark College | Moorpark, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Mt San Antonio College | Walnut, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Mt San Jacinto Community College District | San Jacinto, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Napa Valley College | Napa, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| North-West College-San Diego | San Diego, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| Ohlone College | Fremont, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Pacific Union College | Angwin, CA | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Palomar College | San Marcos, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | — |
| Porterville College | Porterville, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Riverside City College | Riverside, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, LPN-RN | ACEN |
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Saddleback College | Mission Viejo, CA | Public | RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN |
| San Bernardino Valley College | San Bernardino, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| San Diego City College | San Diego, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| San Joaquin Delta College | Stockton, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario | Ontario, CA | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |