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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

60 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

60 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 60 colleges in California

Unitek College
Fremont, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$79,550
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Pacific College
Costa Mesa, California
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 50%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$70,064
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $100
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National University
San Diego, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$37,116/yr
Grad earnings
$67,548
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60
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National University
San Diego, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$37,116/yr
Grad earnings
$67,548
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $60
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Stanbridge University
Irvine, California
🏢 Private Highly Selective ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 11.4%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$62,144
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mission College
Santa Clara, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,047/yr
Grad earnings
$50,936
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Napa Valley College
Napa, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,563/yr
Grad earnings
$49,517
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,682/yr
Grad earnings
$47,647
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,649/yr
Grad earnings
$47,224
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Gavilan College
Gilroy, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,484/yr
Grad earnings
$47,169
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,561/yr
Grad earnings
$46,047
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,308/yr
Grad earnings
$44,950
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Merritt College
Oakland, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,559/yr
Grad earnings
$44,392
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,166/yr
Grad earnings
$43,937
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,713/yr
Grad earnings
$43,845
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,137/yr
Grad earnings
$43,212
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,553/yr
Grad earnings
$42,975
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,544/yr
Grad earnings
$42,786
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants in California?
60 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants in California?
Unitek College leads with median graduate earnings of $79,550 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Unitek College, Pacific College, National University, National University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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