Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants programs in California
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrington College-Sacramento | Sacramento | $112,176 | $32,832 |
| 2 | Carrington College-San Jose | San Jose | $112,176 | $32,832 |
| 3 | Unitek College | Fremont | $108,612 | $22,848 |
| 4 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts | San Jose | $85,529 | $20,594 |
| 5 | San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia | $76,313 | $20,000 |
| 6 | San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield | $76,313 | $20,000 |
| 7 | San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage | Rancho Mirage | $76,313 | $20,000 |
| 8 | San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria | Santa Maria | $76,313 | $20,000 |
| 9 | Pacific College | Costa Mesa | $67,162 | $16,125 |
| 10 | Merced College | Merced | $59,178 | Not available |
| 11 | Riverside City College | Riverside | $51,585 | Not available |
| 12 | College of the Desert | Palm Desert | $40,391 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.