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Registered Nurse Programs in San Diego, CA: 7 Colleges and Schools

7 schools in San Diego reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 916 students: 2 public, 2 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit. 3 more schools are within 25 miles.

7
Schools in San Diego
916
Graduates in 2024
3
More within 25 miles
$140,270
Typical pay in California

NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · CIP 51.3801 · pay: BLS OES May 2025

Registered Nurse programs in San Diego

Registered Nurse programs in San Diego, California, by 2024 graduates
SchoolTypeCredentials2024 graduatesWebsite
National UniversityPrivate nonprofitbachelor's, certificate, master's355Website ↗
San Diego State UniversityPublicbachelor's, master's231Website ↗
Point Loma Nazarene UniversityPrivate nonprofitbachelor's, master's, certificate116Website ↗
North-West College-San DiegoPrivate for-profitassociate, bachelor's105Website ↗
San Diego City CollegePublicassociate49Website ↗
Ashford UniversityPrivate for-profitbachelor's32Website ↗
United States UniversityPrivate for-profitbachelor's28Website ↗

NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval

Programs within 25 miles of San Diego

Registered Nurse programs within 25 miles of San Diego, closest first
SchoolCityMiles2024 graduates
Grossmont CollegeEl Cajon886
Southwestern CollegeChula Vista1264
California State University-San MarcosSan Marcos25325

NCES IPEDS 2024 · straight-line distance from the centre of San Diego's schools

Other California cities with RN programs

Los Angeles (11), Ontario (4), Sacramento (4), San Francisco (4), Bakersfield (3), Fresno (3), San Jose (3), Stockton (3), Costa Mesa (2), Fremont (2), Fullerton (2), Glendale (2). Every school in the state is on the California RN programs page.

Questions about RN programs in San Diego

How many RN programs are in San Diego, CA?
7 schools in San Diego reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 916 students: 2 public, 2 private nonprofit, 3 private for-profit.
Which San Diego program graduated the most students?
National University, with 355 graduates in 2024, followed by San Diego State University (231).
Are there more programs near San Diego?
Yes. 3 more schools within 25 miles reported registered nurse graduates for 2024; the closest is Grossmont College in El Cajon, about 8 miles away.
What does an RN earn in California?
Typical RN pay in California is $140,270 a year (BLS OES May 2025).

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