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Top BSN Programs in California

Bachelor's degrees in nursing, including traditional, accelerated and RN-to-BSN pathways.

60 schools in California reported BSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified BSN program profile; 8 programs have a verified profile. BSN 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.

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

Schools (60)

California State University-Sacramento campus

California State University-Sacramento

PublicUniversitySacramento, CA

California State University-Sacramento is a public university in Sacramento, CA. It reported 245 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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California State University-San Bernardino campus

California State University-San Bernardino

PublicUniversitySan Bernardino, CA

California State University-San Bernardino is a public university in San Bernardino, CA. It reported 147 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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California State University-San Marcos campus

California State University-San Marcos

PublicUniversitySan Marcos, CA

California State University-San Marcos is a public university in San Marcos, CA. It reported 325 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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California State University-Stanislaus campus

California State University-Stanislaus

PublicUniversityTurlock, CA

California State University-Stanislaus is a public university in Turlock, CA. It reported 132 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Career Networks Institute

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSanta Ana, CA

Career Networks Institute is a private for-profit specialized institution in Santa Ana, CA. It reported 279 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Chamberlain University-California

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionRancho Cordova, CA

Chamberlain University-California is a private for-profit specialized institution in Rancho Cordova, CA. It reported 279 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionLos Angeles, CA

Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 241 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Concordia University-Irvine campus

Concordia University-Irvine

Private nonprofitUniversityIrvine, CA

Concordia University-Irvine is a private nonprofit university in Irvine, CA. It reported 129 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Dominican University of California campus

Dominican University of California

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Rafael, CA

Dominican University of California is a private nonprofit university in San Rafael, CA. It reported 110 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Fresno Pacific University campus

Fresno Pacific University

Private nonprofitUniversityFresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University is a private nonprofit university in Fresno, CA. It reported 48 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Glendale Career College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionGlendale, CA

Glendale Career College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Glendale, CA. It reported 171 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSan Jose, CA

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit specialized institution in San Jose, CA. It reported 1,043 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Homestead Schools

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionTorrance, CA

Homestead Schools is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Torrance, CA. It reported 132 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Loma Linda University campus

Loma Linda University

Private nonprofitUniversityLoma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University is a private nonprofit university in Loma Linda, CA. It reported 202 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, PhD, PhD-CNS, PhD-CRNA, PhD-FNP, PhD-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Mount Saint Mary's University campus

Mount Saint Mary's University

Private nonprofitUniversityLos Angeles, CA

Mount Saint Mary's University is a private nonprofit university in Los Angeles, CA. It reported 225 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-CNS, Grad Cert-CNS

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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National University

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Diego, CA

National University is a private nonprofit university in San Diego, CA. It reported 376 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, Grad Cert-FNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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North-West College-San Diego

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSan Diego, CA

North-West College-San Diego is a private for-profit specialized institution in San Diego, CA. It reported 137 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Pacific College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionCosta Mesa, CA

Pacific College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Costa Mesa, CA. It reported 157 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Pacific Union College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeAngwin, CA

Pacific Union College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Angwin, CA. It reported 169 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN

ACEN: ADN, BSN, MSN (candidate)

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Point Loma Nazarene University

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University is a private nonprofit university in San Diego, CA. It reported 121 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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