Nursing schools in California — Page 12

Browse 355 current public campus profiles representing 713 nursing programs in California. These are the programs currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

LPN-to-RN is the largest current pathway grouping at 137 programs; On campus appears on 511 programs.

Reviewed September 2026

Campus profiles: 355
Programs: 713

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

Browse by pathway

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 115 programs
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) 71 programs
Traditional BSN 45 programs
Accelerated / Second-Degree BSN 8 programs
Direct-Entry Prelicensure Master's 11 programs
CNA-to-LPN 22 programs
LPN-to-RN 137 programs
LPN-to-BSN 16 programs
Paramedic-to-RN 1 program
Military Medic-to-RN 88 programs
RN-to-BSN 39 programs
RN-to-MSN 6 programs
Nurse Practitioner 1 program
Nurse-Midwifery 1 program
Nurse Anesthesia / CRNA 4 programs
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 28 programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 17 programs
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate 24 programs
Other Graduate Nursing Program 5 programs
Other Official Nursing Program 74 programs

Delivery formats

On campus 511 programs
Hybrid 152 programs
Online 50 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

California nursing approval authority Reviewed September 6, 2026

California campus profiles — Page 12

Showing page 12 of 15. Physical campuses and nonphysical or institution locations are labeled separately.

Physical instructional campus
Regan Career Institute: Regan Career Institute — El Monte
Institution
Regan Career Institute
Campus
Regan Career Institute — El Monte
Location
El Monte, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Vocational Nursing TrainingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Vocational Nursing Training Certificate · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Río Hondo College: Río Hondo College — Whittier Campus
Institution
Río Hondo College
Campus
Río Hondo College — Whittier Campus
Location
Whittier, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 5
5 programs
- Nursing — Generic Student (Option 1)Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Science · On Campus · Active
- Nursing — LVN to ADN (Option 2)LPN-to-RN · Associate of Science · On Campus · Active
- Nursing — LVN to RN 30-Unit OptionLPN-to-RN · Certificate of Achievement; no associate degree · On Campus · Active
2 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Riverside City College: Riverside City College — School of Nursing
Institution
Riverside City College
Campus
Riverside City College — School of Nursing
Location
Riverside, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 12
12 programs
- Vocational NursingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Certificate of Achievement · On Campus · Active
- Vocational NursingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Associate of Science · On Campus · Active
- Registered NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Science · On Campus · Active
9 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Sacramento City College: Sacramento City College — Main Campus, Mohr Hall
Institution
Sacramento City College
Campus
Sacramento City College — Main Campus, Mohr Hall
Location
Sacramento, CA
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 6
6 programs
- Nursing, Vocational — Certificate of AchievementPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Certificate of Achievement · On Campus · Active
- Nursing, Vocational — Associate in SciencePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active
- Nursing, Registered — Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science · Hybrid · Active
3 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Saddleback College: Saddleback College — Mission Viejo Campus
Institution
Saddleback College
Campus
Saddleback College — Mission Viejo Campus
Location
Mission Viejo, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 3
3 programs
- Registered NurseAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active
- LVN to RN 30-Unit OptionLPN-to-RN · Certificate of Achievement; no associate degree · On Campus · Active
- Registered Nurse — Military Healthcare ChallengeMilitary Medic-to-RN · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Saint Mary's College of California: Saint Mary’s College of California — Moraga Campus
Institution
Saint Mary's College of California
Campus
Saint Mary’s College of California — Moraga Campus
Location
Moraga, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 3
3 programs
- Nursing, BSTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
- 30-Unit Option for Licensed Vocational NursesLPN-to-RN · Nondegree RN licensure pathway · On Campus · Active
- Challenge/Advanced Placement for Military and Trained Health ProfessionalsMilitary Medic-to-RN · BSN · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center
Institution
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center
Location
Salinas, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- New Graduate Nurse Residency ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · Nondegree transition education; no academic degree or licensure credential awarded · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Samuel Merritt University: Samuel Merritt University — Fresno Campus
Institution
Samuel Merritt University
Campus
Samuel Merritt University — Fresno Campus
Location
Fresno, CA
0 programs
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Samuel Merritt University: Samuel Merritt University — Oakland Campus
Institution
Samuel Merritt University
Campus
Samuel Merritt University — Oakland Campus
Location
Oakland, CA
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia PracticeNurse Anesthesia / CRNA · Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Samuel Merritt University: Samuel Merritt University — online programs
Institution
Samuel Merritt University
Campus
Samuel Merritt University — online programs
Location
CA
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
0 programs
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Samuel Merritt University: Samuel Merritt University — Sacramento Campus
Institution
Samuel Merritt University
Campus
Samuel Merritt University — Sacramento Campus
Location
Sacramento, CA
0 programs
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Samuel Merritt University: Samuel Merritt University — San Francisco Peninsula Campus
Institution
Samuel Merritt University
Campus
Samuel Merritt University — San Francisco Peninsula Campus
Location
Foster City, CA
0 programs
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Physical instructional campus
San Bernardino County — Arrowhead Regional Medical Center: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Institution
San Bernardino County — Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Campus
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Location
Colton, CA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- New Graduate RN Residency ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · Nondegree transition education; no academic degree or licensure credential awarded · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
San Bernardino Valley College
Institution
San Bernardino Valley College
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 4
4 programs
- Registered NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered NurseLPN-to-RN · Associate of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN to RN 30-Unit Nondegree OptionLPN-to-RN · Nondegree RN licensure option; no associate degree · On Campus · Active
1 more program on the campus profile.
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Physical instructional campus
San Diego City College: San Diego City College — Nursing, V Building
Institution
San Diego City College
Campus
San Diego City College — Nursing, V Building
Location
San Diego, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 5
5 programs
- Nursing Education — Associate of ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN to RN Advanced PlacementLPN-to-RN · Associate of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN Thirty-Unit Nondegree OptionLPN-to-RN · No degree; California RN licensure eligibility · On Campus · Active
2 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
San Diego State University: SDSU Imperial Valley — Brawley Nursing
Institution
San Diego State University
Campus
SDSU Imperial Valley — Brawley Nursing
Location
Brawley, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing — Imperial ValleyTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences, Nursing · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
San Diego State University: SDSU Imperial Valley — Calexico Nursing
Institution
San Diego State University
Campus
SDSU Imperial Valley — Calexico Nursing
Location
Calexico, CA
0 programs
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Physical instructional campus
San Diego State University: SDSU — San Diego Nursing
Institution
San Diego State University
Campus
SDSU — San Diego Nursing
Location
San Diego, CA
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 5; Admissions closed 1
6 programs
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing — San DiegoTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences, Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN-RN30-Unit OptionLPN-to-RN · Non-degree coursework for California RN examination eligibility · On Campus · Active
- Military Nursing Education Course Challenge PathwayMilitary Medic-to-RN · Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences, Nursing · On Campus · Active
3 more programs on the campus profile.
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Physical instructional campus
San Francisco State University: San Francisco State University — San Francisco Nursing
Institution
San Francisco State University
Campus
San Francisco State University — San Francisco Nursing
Location
San Francisco, CA
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 6
6 programs
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- Accelerated BSN Program (BSNA)Accelerated / Second-Degree BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- Entry Level Master of Science in NursingDirect-Entry Prelicensure Master's · Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
3 more programs on the campus profile.
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Nonphysical or institution location
San José State University: San José State — Online Nursing Study
Institution
San José State University
Campus
San José State — Online Nursing Study
Location
CA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 1
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
1 program
- Preceptor and Clinical Mentorship Continuing Education CourseOther Official Nursing Program · Continuing education completion certificate · Fully Online · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
San José State University: San José State University — San José Nursing
Institution
San José State University
Campus
San José State University — San José Nursing
Location
San José, CA
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 7; Admissions closed 1
8 programs
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN 30-Unit OptionLPN-to-RN · Nondegree nursing coursework · On Campus · Admissions closed
- RN to Master of Science — Nurse Educator, Nonnursing-Bachelor EntryRN-to-MSN · Master of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
5 more programs on the campus profile.
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Physical instructional campus
Santa Ana College: Santa Ana College — Health Sciences Building
Institution
Santa Ana College
Campus
Santa Ana College — Health Sciences Building
Location
Santa Ana, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 2; Admissions closed 1
3 programs
- Nursing-Registered Nursing — Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science in Nursing-Registered Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN-RN Third-Semester Advanced PlacementLPN-to-RN · Associate in Science in Nursing-Registered Nursing · On Campus · Admissions closed
- BRN Deficiency Coursework / International RN EntryOther Official Nursing Program · No degree; completion of BRN-required nursing coursework · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Santa Barbara City College: Santa Barbara City College — Cliff Campus
Institution
Santa Barbara City College
Campus
Santa Barbara City College — Cliff Campus
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 4
4 programs
- Nursing ADN — Associate of ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Science · On Campus · Active
- LVN-to-ADN Option 1LPN-to-RN · Associate of Science · On Campus · Active
- Military Healthcare Personnel Advanced PlacementMilitary Medic-to-RN · Associate of Science · On Campus · Active
1 more program on the campus profile.
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Physical instructional campus
Santa Monica College: Bundy Campus — Nursing and Health Sciences
Institution
Santa Monica College
Campus
Bundy Campus — Nursing and Health Sciences
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 5
5 programs
- Nursing — Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN-ADN Advanced Placement Career LadderLPN-to-RN · Associate in Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- Non-Graduate 30-Unit OptionLPN-to-RN · No degree; California RN licensure eligibility · On Campus · Active
2 more programs on the campus profile.
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