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Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Schools in California
Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 34
Avg major earnings: $109,178
Top Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UCLA #6 national | $105,969 |
| 2 | UC Irvine #47 national | $102,995 |
| 3 | San Diego State University #123 national | $96,266 |
| 4 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $106,552 |
| 5 | University of San Francisco #297 national | $127,245 |
| 6 | Azusa Pacific University #324 national | $106,062 |
| 7 | Dominican University of California #339 national | $132,781 |
| 8 | Point Loma Nazarene University #345 national | $100,394 |
| 9 | California State University-Fullerton #354 national | $105,346 |
| 10 | California State University-Chico #378 national | $108,170 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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