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
Verified program profiles (2)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVN-to-ADN (RN) Advanced Placement Pathway | Riverside City College | ADN, LPN / LVN-to-RN | On-campus | $46 per credit |
| Registered Nursing (ADN) - Traditional | Riverside City College | ADN | On-campus | $46 per credit |
Schools (94)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN | — |
| American Career College-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| American Career College-Ontario | Ontario, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| American River College | Sacramento, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| Antelope Valley Community College District | Lancaster, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Bakersfield College | Bakersfield, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Butte College | Oroville, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| California Career College | Canoga Park, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Career Care Institute | Lancaster, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Career Networks Institute | Santa Ana, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Carrington College-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | CCNE |
| Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA | Public | ADN | — |
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Citrus College | Glendora, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| City College of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| College of Marin | Kentfield, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| College of San Mateo | San Mateo, CA | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA | Public | CNA, ADN | — |
| College of the Desert | Palm Desert, CA | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |