We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanguard University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #30 out of 55 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanguard University among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #130 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 130 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in California | 41 of 149 |
Here is each degree level available for nursing at Vanguard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanguard University of Southern California awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Vanguard University is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #30 out of 55 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 30 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 41 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Vanguard University earn a median of $99,193 a year. This is above $55,817, the median for all majors at Vanguard University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Vanguard University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $20,832 in student loans. This is below $21,111, the typical median for all majors at Vanguard University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,000 | $40,800 |
| Fees | $900 | $900 |
Learn more about Vanguard University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 6% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanguard University were White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanguard University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Vanguard University conferred 54 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Vanguard University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.