2025 - Best Nursing Schools In San Diego, California

2025 Best Nursing Schools in San Diego, California

Research and compare nursing programs in San Diego, California.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of San Diego, the state of California, across the nation, and offered online.

Compare San Diego Nursing Schools

Compare California Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	4
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	93.73%	91.42%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	99.54% to 99.54%	83.77% to 97.16%

In total the state of California offers 160 nursing schools consisting of 30 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 103 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of San Diego there are 7 nursing schools with 3 private and 2 public schools in San Diego to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, San Diego offer 14 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, Associate Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, LPN to BSN, LPN to RN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to MSN.

To meet the diverse needs of San Diego healthcare needs, nursing programs in San Diego offer 8 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Nursing Leadership, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in San Diego have never been more flexible. San Diego 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 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in California including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 1 ADN degree programs and 4 BSN degree programs in San Diego. 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 San Diego to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

University of San Diego/Hahn

5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA - 92110-2492
((61) 9) -260-4600

As leaders in graduate nursing education for over 40 years, the University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing and Science Health knows the importance of compassion toward our patients and one another. The Hahn School of Nursing is a beautiful campus at Alcala Park overlooking the sensation Pacific Ocean.

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Programs: Adult Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 5
National Rank BSN: 24
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 91.64%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 91.09%

San Diego State University

5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA - 92182-0001
((61) 9) -594-5200

The School of Nursing was established as a baccalaureate program within San Diego State University in 1953, with a Master’s program being added in 1982. The faculty is committed to providing excellent learning opportunities for students within an intellectually stimulating environment incorporating clinical practice, research, and service to the University

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Programs: Nursing Leadership, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 16
National Rank BSN: 92
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 92.60%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 93.44%

Point Loma Nazarene University

3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego, CA - 92106-2899
((61) 9) -849-2200

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 31
National Rank BSN: 361
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 88.25%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 87.76%

United States University

7675 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, CA - 92108
((61) 9) -876-4250

Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 75.88%

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

California has 103 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If San Diego 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.

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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

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2025 - Best Nursing Schools in San Diego, CA