2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Los Angeles, California

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Los Angeles, California for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Los Angeles.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Los Angeles, the state of California, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of California offers 133 nursing schools consisting of 17 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 98 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Los Angeles there are 7 nursing schools with 2 private and 6 public schools in Los Angeles to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Los Angeles offer 12 nursing degree levels including: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, LPN to BSN, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, MSN to DNP and RN to MSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Los Angeles healthcare needs, nursing programs in Los Angeles offer 11 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Los Angeles have never been more flexible. Los Angeles nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 1 different paths to earn your nursing degree in California including Campus.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Los Angeles Nursing Schools

Compare California Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	5	3
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	81.33%	93.50%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	61.63% to 92.21%	88.09% to 96.48%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 5 ADN degree programs and 3 BSN degree programs in Los Angeles. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Los Angeles to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

California State University-Los Angeles

5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles, CA - 90032-8506
((32) 3) -343-3000

California State University Los Angeles, founded in 1947, boasts that they are ranked on US News & World Report’s Best Nursing Schools: Master’s list. The Patricia A. Chin School of Nursing (PACSON) offers a traditional BSN program, an accelerated BSN program, an ADN to BSN program and multiple post-graduate options.

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Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 13
National Rank BSN: 86
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 96.28%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

University of California-Los Angeles

405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA - 90095-1405
((31) 0) -825-4321

The UCLA School of Nursing Prelicensure program for undergraduate study leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing graduated its first class in 1954. When it is time to pursue a master’s in nursing, UCLA offers several options. Located in the heart of trendy Westwood, the school attracts students

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingg, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 20
National Rank BSN: 138
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 94.73%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Mount St Mary’s University-Los Angeles

12001 Chalon Rd, Los Angeles, CA - 90049-1599
((31) 0) -954-4000

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 39
National Rank BSN: 325
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 89.16%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 78
National Rank ADN: 617
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 64.90%

California has 104 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Los Angeles does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of California's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Anaheim, Angwin, Aptos, Arcata, Azusa, Bakersfield, Calexico, Camarillo, Carson, Chico, Chula Vista, Compton, Costa Mesa, Cupertino, Cypress, El Cajon, Eureka, Fremont, Fresno, Fullerton, Gilroy, Glendora, Hayward, Huntington Beach, Imperial, Irvine, Joshua Tree, Kentfield, La Jolla, La Mirada, Lancaster, Lemoore, Loma Linda, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Marysville, Merced, Mission Viejo, Modesto, Monterey, Monterey Park, Moorpark, Napa, North Hollywood, Northridge, Oakland, Oceanside, Orange, Oroville, Palm Desert, Porterville, Rancho Cucamonga, Redding, Reedley, Riverside, Rocklin, Rohnert Park, Sacramento, Salinas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jacinto, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Rafael, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Clarita, Santa Maria, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa, Signal Hill, Stockton, Torrance, Turlock, Ukiah, Valley Glen, Ventura, Victorville, Visalia, Walnut, Weed and Woodland Hills.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics