by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for practical nursing & nursing assistants students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,055 associate degrees in practical nursing & nursing assistants during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of practical nursing & nursing assistants for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for practical nursing & nursing assistants students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Associate Degree Schools in California list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for practical nursing & nursing assistants students seeking a an associate degree.
Pacific College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. Pacific College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.
Students who graduate with their associate from the practical nursing program report average early career earnings of $41,294.
More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Pacific College
It's difficult to beat Carrington College, Sacramento if you want to pursue an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Carrington College, Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Associate recipients from the practical nursing & nursing assistants degree program at Carrington College, Sacramento get $2,513 more than the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Merced College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Merced College
Butte College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in practical nursing & nursing assistants. Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Butte College
Located in the large city of Bakersfield, is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the practical nursing program earn about $42,396 for their early career.
More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Sacramento City is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sacramento.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Sacramento City College
Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Riverside City College
Cuesta College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Cuesta College
Located in the distant town of Reedley, Reedley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Reedley College
Unitek College is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Fremont.
Associate recipients from the practical nursing & nursing assistants major at Unitek College make $12,614 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a associate in practical nursing & nursing assistants from Unitek CollegeExplore all the Best Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 131 | 113 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 801 |
| Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 254 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,625 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3,763 |
| Allied Health Professions | 2,984 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1,367 |
| Dental Support Services | 799 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 654 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 372 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 304 |
| Communication Sciences | 110 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 98 |