California Public Bachelor's Nursing Universities

Compare 23 programs at 23 universities in California — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of California-Irvine

Irvine, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #4 QS World #189 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,251/yr
Admission rate: 29%
Earnings (10yr): $80,735
Students: 30,197

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University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1919

US #95 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,548/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $82,511
Students: 33,475

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San Diego State University

San Diego, California · Public University · Est. 1897

US #148 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,364/yr
Admission rate: 36%
Earnings (10yr): $64,909
Students: 35,377

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San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California · Public University · Est. 1899

US #155 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $12,278/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $68,077
Students: 18,639

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California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, California · Public University · Est. 1949

US #199 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,440/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $64,403
Students: 35,924

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San Jose State University

San Jose, California · Public University · Est. 1857

US #212 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,760/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $78,988
Students: 27,601

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California State University-Northridge

Northridge, California · Public University · Est. 1958

US #250 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,021/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $59,115
Students: 32,691

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California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #257 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $3,967/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $59,211
Students: 19,562

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California State University-Fresno

Fresno, California · Public University · Est. 1911

US #274 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $7,000/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $61,244
Students: 21,605

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California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, California · Public University · Est. 1957

US #310 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $6,555/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $62,951
Students: 38,546

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California State University-Chico

Chico, California · Public University · Est. 1887

US #379 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,480/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $64,172
Students: 13,631

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California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #383 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,338/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $64,876
Students: 28,350

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California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #396 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $4,564/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $59,977
Students: 15,023

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California State University-Dominguez Hills

Carson, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #444 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $8,615/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $57,162
Students: 12,538

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California State University-East Bay

Hayward, California · Public University · Est. 1957

US #524 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,320/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $71,401
Students: 9,809

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California State University-San Marcos

San Marcos, California · Public University · Est. 1989

US #581 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,229/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $62,908
Students: 14,877

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California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, California · Public University · Est. 1913

US #738 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,171/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $47,626
Students: 5,612

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California State University-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #772 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $5,652/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $59,009
Students: 8,577

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California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, California · Public University · Est. 1957

US #891 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $6,067/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $63,188
Students: 8,385

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Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California · Public University · Est. 1960

US #904 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $12,885/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $65,986
Students: 5,166

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University of Massachusetts Global

Aliso Viejo, California · Public University · Est. 2021

US #1043 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,654/yr
Earnings (10yr): $65,703
Students: 4,491

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California State University-Channel Islands

Camarillo, California · Public University · Est. 2002

US #1111 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $9,849/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $62,152
Students: 5,013

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California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, California · Public University · Est. 1994

US #1164 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,663/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $59,247
Students: 6,819

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Nursing programmes report a median $69,710 two years after finishing, across 1,442 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $27,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Bachelor's Nursing universities in California?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of California-Irvine, University of California-Los Angeles, San Diego State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Bachelor's Nursing universities in California?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Bachelor's Nursing universities in California?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in California?

Filtering by California keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About public Bachelor's Nursing universities in California

This page lists public Bachelor's Nursing universities in California held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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