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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Santa Monica College | Santa Monica, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | Santa Rosa, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Shasta College | Redding, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Sierra College | Rocklin, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Smith Chason College | Los Angeles, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Solano Community College | Fairfield, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Southwestern College | Chula Vista, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Sri Sai Krish Institute | Orange, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Ventura College | Ventura, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Victor Valley College | Victorville, CA | Public | RN Diploma, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Xavier College School of Nursing | Stockton, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Yuba College | Marysville, CA | Public | RN Diploma, ADN | — |