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Best Colleges for UG Certificate or Diploma in Registered Nursing

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

42 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 UG Certificate or Diploma

Showing 1–24 of 42 colleges in California

United States University
San Diego, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$28,358/yr
Grad earnings
$80,980
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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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
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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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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,875/yr
Grad earnings
$54,172
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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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,792/yr
Grad earnings
$50,874
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
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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
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Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,077/yr
Grad earnings
$46,283
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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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
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Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$23,625/yr
Grad earnings
$44,114
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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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,206/yr
Grad earnings
$43,145
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,645/yr
Grad earnings
$42,006
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer UG Certificate or Diploma in Registered Nursing in California?
42 colleges and universities currently offer UG Certificate or Diploma programs in Registered Nursing in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in California?
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science leads with median graduate earnings of $83,438 ten years after enrollment for UG Certificate or Diploma graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science, United States University, Unitek College, Pacific College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Registered Nursing 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.

Careers after UG Certificate or Diploma in Registered Nursing

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