Licensed vocational nurses care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the supervision of registered nurses, surgeons, and physicians. They measure and record vital signs, dress wounds, prepare and give injections, collect samples for testing, and clean and monitor medical equipment. LVNs also gather information from patients for medical and insurance purposes, teach family members how to care for patients, and supervise junior healthcare staff such as certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
To perform this broad range of patient care activities, licensed vocational nurses must be well-versed in topics like anatomy, physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, obstetrics nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and first aid. Aspiring LVNs can accomplish this by completing a state-approved prelicensure program. Most California LVN programs require 12 to 18 months of fulltime study and award graduates a diploma or certificate. A few of the state’s LVN programs are two years in length and confer an associate degree upon completion. Regardless of pathway, students must successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) at the program’s conclusion before they commence practice.
California’s LVN graduates can expect a positive job outlook and competitive salaries. Expected employment growth for licensed vocational nurses is 9% over the next decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. The state’s LVNs earn an average annual salary of $64,090, more than $15,000 above the national average according to recent data (May 2020) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Indeed, only the state of Alaska has a higher average salary for the role, and no state employs more LVNs than California.
To help aspiring vocational nurses evaluate their options, the research team at Nursing Schools Almanac has compiled an extensive database of student performance on the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. We analyzed this data over a lengthy period of time –- the past decade when possible -- to calculate each program’s NCLEX pass rate among first-time test-takers. We then used this metric to rank California’s LVN programs, from the strongest NCLEX-PN performance (Gavilan College) to the weakest (Southeast California College). You can find the detailed results of our analysis below.
#1: Gavilan College
97.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard
Gilroy, California 95020
https://www.gavilan.edu97.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 18 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2020
#2: Allan Hancock College
97.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, California 93454
https://www.hancockcollege.edu97.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 30 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#3: Sri Sai Krish Institute
97.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate12362 Beach Boulevard, Suite 14
Stanton, California 90680
https://www.sskinstitute.org97.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 16 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2016 through 2021
#4: College of the Siskiyous
96.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate2001 Campus Drive
Yreka, California 96097
https://www.siskiyous.edu96.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 28 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2020
#5: San Joaquin Valley College - Santa Maria
96.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate303 Plaza Drive
Santa Maria, California 93454
https://www.sjvc.edu96.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate of Completion in Vocational Nursing
Average of 16 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#6: Santa Barbara City College
96.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, California 93109
https://www.sbcc.edu96.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 20 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2013 through 2021
#7: Bakersfield Adult School
96.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate2727 F Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
http://www.basmedical.org96.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 11 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#8: Riverside City College
96.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, California 92506
https://www.rcc.edu96.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 45 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#9: MiraCosta College
95.5% first-time NCLEX pass rateOne Barnard Drive
Oceanside, California 92056
https://www.miracosta.edu95.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 10 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2020
#10: Inland Career Education Center
94.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate1200 North E Street
San Bernardino, California 92405
https://icec.sbcusd.com94.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 21 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#11: Bakersfield College
93.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, California 93305
https://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu93.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 20 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#12: Grossmont Health Occupations Center
93.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate9368 Oakbourne Road
Santee, California 92071
https://hoc.guhsd.net93.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 33 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#13: Rio Hondo College
93.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, California 90601
https://www.riohondo.edu93.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 21 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#14: Copper Mountain College
93.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate6162 Rotary Way
Joshua Tree, California 92252
https://www.cmccd.edu93.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 10 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#15: College of Nursing & Technology
93.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate18700 Sherman Way, Suite 203
Reseda, California 91335
https://www.collegenurse.com93.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 20 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#16: Career Development Institute
92.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate1830 South Robertson Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90035
https://www.cdi.edu92.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 29 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#17: Annenberg School of Nursing
92.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate19300 Sherman Way
Reseda, California 91335
https://www.asn.edu92.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 8 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#18: North Orange County Regional Occupational Program
92.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate1800 West Ball Road
Anaheim, California 92804
https://www.nocrop.org92.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 47 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#19: Beaumont Adult School
91.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate1575 Cherry Avenue
Beaumont, California 92223
https://bas.beaumontusd.us91.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 38 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#20: Citrus College
90.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate1000 West Foothill Boulevard
Glendora, California 91741
https://www.citruscollege.edu90.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 38 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#21: Mission College
90.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate3000 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, California 95054
https://www.missioncollege.edu90.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 35 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#22: Stanbridge University
90.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate2041 Business Center Drive, Suite 107
Irvine, California 92612
https://www.stanbridge.edu90.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing
Average of 162 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#23: Stanbridge University - Los Angeles
90.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate2215 West Mission Road
Alhambra, California 91803
https://www.stanbridge.edu90.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing
Average of 31 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2020 through 2021
#24: Tulare Adult School
90.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate575 West Maple Avenue
Tulare, California 93274
https://tas.tjuhsd.org90.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 11 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2020
#25: Hartnell College
89.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate411 Central Avenue
Salinas, California 93901
https://www.hartnell.edu89.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 22 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#26: Xavier College
88.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate1340 North El Dorado Street
Stockton, California 95202
https://www.xavier-college.com88.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 61 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#27: Imperial Valley College
88.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate380 East Aten Road
Imperial, California 92251
https://www.imperial.edu88.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 10 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#28: Cuesta College
88.7% first-time NCLEX pass rateHighway 1
San Luis Obispo, California 93405
https://www.cuesta.edu88.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 24 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#29: Los Angeles Job Corps Center
88.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate1020 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, California 90015
https://losangeles.jobcorps.gov88.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 13 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#30: Concorde Career College - San Diego
88.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate4393 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, California 92113
https://www.concorde.edu88.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 75 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#31: College of the Redwoods
88.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, California 95501
https://www.redwoods.edu88.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 10 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#32: Unitek College - Sacramento
87.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate111 Howe Avenue, Suite 300
Sacramento, California 95825
https://www.unitekcollege.edu87.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 119 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#33: Long Beach City College
87.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate4901 East Carson Street
Long Beach, California 90808
https://www.lbcc.edu87.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 43 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#34: Ukiah Adult School
86.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate1056 North Bush Street
Ukiah, California 95482
https://adultschool.uusd.net86.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 22 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#35: Carrington College - Sacramento
86.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate8909 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, California 95826
https://www.carrington.edu86.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 64 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#36: Lassen Community College
86.5% first-time NCLEX pass rateHighway 139
Susanville, California 96130
http://www.lassencollege.edu86.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 12 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#37: Quest Nursing Education Center
86.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate917 Harrison Street
Oakland, California 94607
https://www.questnursingschool.com86.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 22 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2019 through 2021
#38: San Joaquin Valley College
85.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate8344 West Mineral King Avenue
Visalia, California 93291
https://www.sjvc.edu85.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
Average of 40 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#39: Fresno Adult School
85.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate2500 East Stanislaus Street
Fresno, California 93721
http://www.fas.edu85.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 34 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#40: Merced College
83.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate3600 M Street
Merced, California 95348
https://www.mccd.edu83.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 25 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2013 through 2020
#41: Baldy View Regional Occupational Program
83.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate1501 South Bon View Avenue
Ontario, California 91761
https://www.baldyviewrop.com83.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 13 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#42: Sacramento City College
83.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, California 95822
https://www.scc.losrios.edu83.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 31 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#43: Antelope Valley College
83.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, California 93536
https://www.avc.edu83.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 11 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#44: Clovis Adult Education
83.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate1452 David E. Cook Way
Clovis, California 93611
https://clovisadult.cusd.com83.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 57 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#45: Los Medanos College
82.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, California 94565
https://www.losmedanos.edu82.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 14 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#46: American Career College - Ontario
82.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate3130 East Sedona Court
Ontario, California 91764
https://www.americancareercollege.edu82.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 191 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#47: Allied Medical & Health Services
82.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate730 South Central Avenue, Suite 208
Glendale, California 91204
https://www.amhsinc.com82.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 9 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#48: Unitek College - Concord
81.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate1401 Willow Pass Road
Concord, California 94520
https://www.unitekcollege.edu81.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 87 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2017 through 2021
#49: Unitek College - Hayward
81.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate21615 Hesperian Boulevard
Hayward, California 94541
https://www.unitekcollege.edu81.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 75 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#50: Concorde Career College - San Bernardino
81.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate201 East Airport Drive
San Bernardino, California 92408
https://www.concorde.edu81.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 73 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#51: Unitek College - South San Francisco
81.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate257 Longford Drive, Suite Five
South San Francisco, California 94080
https://www.unitekcollege.edu81.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 67 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#52: Concorde Career College - North Hollywood
81.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate12412 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, California 91606
https://www.concorde.edu81.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 85 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#53: Southwestern College
80.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate8100 Gigantic Street
San Diego, California 92154
https://www.swccd.edu80.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 17 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#54: College of the Desert
80.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate43-500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, California 92260
https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu80.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 21 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#55: Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
80.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate14101 East Nelson Avenue
La Puente, California 91746
https://www.hlpae.com80.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 33 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#56: American Career College
80.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90004
https://www.americancareercollege.edu80.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 203 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#57: Smith Chason School of Nursing - Ontario
80.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate3700 East Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite 235
Ontario, California 91764
https://www.smithchason.com80.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Diploma in Vocational Nursing
Average of 42 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#58: North-West College - Long Beach
79.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate3799 East Burnett Street
Long Beach, California 90815
https://www.nw.edu79.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 24 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#59: Cerro Coso Community College
79.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate3000 College Heights Boulevard
Ridgecrest, California 93555
https://www.cerrocoso.edu79.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 21 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2020
#60: Gurnick Academy - Modesto
79.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate4712 Stoddard Road, Suite 200
Modesto, California 95356
https://www.gurnick.edu79.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 150 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#61: Professional Medical Careers Institute
79.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate920 Hampshire Road, Suite S
Westlake Village, California 91361
https://www.pmcicareers.com79.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 34 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#62: National Career College
78.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate14355 Roscoe Boulevard
Panorama City, California 91402
https://www.nccusa.edu78.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 15 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2016 through 2021
#63: Marian College - Van Nuys
78.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate5900 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 101
Van Nuys, California 91411
https://www.mariancollege.edu78.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 35 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#64: North-West College - Riverside
78.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate4550 La Sierra Avenue
Riverside, California 92505
https://www.nw.edu78.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 103 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#65: Blake Austin College
78.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate611 Orange Drive, Suite K
Vacaville, California 95687
https://www.blakeaustincollege.edu78.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 64 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#66: Unitek College
78.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate4670 Auto Mall Parkway
Fremont, California 94538
https://www.unitekcollege.edu78.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 131 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#67: Shasta College
78.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate1400 Market Street, Suite 8204
Redding, California 96001
https://www.shastacollege.edu78.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 15 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#68: Feather River College
78.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate570 Golden Eagle Avenue
Quincy, California 95971
https://www.frc.edu78.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 13 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2020
#69: College of the Redwoods - Del Norte
77.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate883 West Washington Boulevard
Crescent City, California 95531
https://www.redwoods.edu77.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 12 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2013 through 2021
#70: Career Care Institute
77.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate43770 15th Street West, Suite 115
Lancaster, California 93534
https://www.ccicolleges.edu77.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 60 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#71: Concorde Career College - Garden Grove
77.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate12951 South Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, California 92840
https://www.concorde.edu77.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 88 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#72: Smith Chason School of Nursing
77.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate3580 Wilshire Boulevard, Fourth Floor
Los Angeles, California 90010
https://www.smithchason.com77.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Diploma in Vocational Nursing
Average of 18 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#73: Pasadena City College
76.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate3035 East Foothill Boulevard
Pasadena, California 91107
https://www.pasadena.edu76.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 14 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#74: El Monte-Rosemead Adult School
76.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate10807 Ramona Boulevard
El Monte, California 91731
https://www.emuhsd.org/emras76.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 15 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#75: Institute of Technology - Modesto
76.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate5601 Stoddard Road
Modesto, California 95356
https://www.iot.edu76.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 39 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2016 through 2021
#76: American Career College - Orange County
76.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate1200 North Magnolia Avenue
Anaheim, California 92801
https://www.americancareercollege.edu76.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 167 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#77: Unitek College - Bakersfield
76.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate333 Palmer Drive, Suite 200
Bakersfield, California 93309
https://www.unitekcollege.edu76.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 37 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#78: Lynwood Community Adult School
76.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate4050 Imperial Highway
Lynwood, California 90262
https://lcas.mylusd.org76.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 17 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#79: Visalia Adult School
76.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate3110 East Houston Avenue
Visalia, California 93292
https://www.vusd.org/vas76.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 42 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#80: Madera Community College
76.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate30277 Avenue 12
Madera, California 93638
https://www.maderacollege.edu76.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 17 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#81: Medical Allied Career Center
75.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate12631 East Imperial Highway, Suite D-108
Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
https://www.medicalallied.edu75.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 16 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#82: Butte College
75.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, California 95965
https://www.butte.edu75.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 16 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2013 through 2020
#83: Unitek College - San Jose
75.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate6800 Santa Teresa Boulevard, Suite 200
San Jose, California 95119
https://www.unitekcollege.edu75.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 131 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#84: Glendale Career College
75.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate240 North Brand Boulevard, Lower Level
Glendale, California 91203
https://www.glendalecareer.com75.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 58 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#85: Advanced College - Stockton
75.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate8338 West Lane
Stockton, California 95210
https://www.advancedcollege.edu75.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 6 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2020 through 2021
#86: Homestead Schools
75.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate23800 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 200
Torrance, California 90505
https://www.homesteadschools.net75.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 38 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#87: Angeles College - City of Industry
75.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate17595 Almahurst Street, Suite 101-3
City of Industry, California 91748
https://www.angelescollege.edu75.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 12 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2021 through 2021
#88: Nurses' Development Center
75.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate6101 Ball Road, Suite 203
Cypress, California 90630
http://www.nursesdevelopmentcenter.com75.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 4 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2021 through 2021
#89: North-West College - Van Nuys
74.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate14540 Haynes Street
Van Nuys, California 91411
https://www.nw.edu74.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 37 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#90: Marian College
74.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate3325 Wilshire Boulevard, Tenth Floor
Los Angeles, California 90010
https://www.mariancollege.edu74.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 51 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#91: Pacific College
74.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate3160 Red Hill Avenue
Costa Mesa, California 92626
https://www.pacific-college.edu74.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Diploma in Vocational Nursing
Average of 90 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#92: North-West College
73.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate2121 West Garvey Avenue North
West Covina, California 91790
https://www.nw.edu73.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 60 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#93: Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
73.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate10925 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90059
https://www.mwepc.org73.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 9 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#94: Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center
72.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate5451 Lemon Hill Avenue
Sacramento, California 95824
https://www.caj.scusd.edu72.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 28 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#95: Gurnick Academy - Fresno
72.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate4747 North First Street, Suite 192
Fresno, California 93726
https://www.gurnick.edu72.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 83 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#96: CNI College
72.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate1610 East Saint Andrew Place, Suite 200
Santa Ana, California 92705
https://www.cnicollege.edu72.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 53 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#97: Chaffey College
72.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate5897 College Park Avenue
Chino, California 91710
https://www.chaffey.edu72.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 42 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#98: High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield
72.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate2000 24th Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
https://www.hdmc.edu72.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 13 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2020 through 2021
#99: Summit College - El Cajon
72.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate411 North Marshall Avenue
El Cajon, California 92020
https://www.summitcollege.edu72.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 13 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2020 through 2021
#100: Napa Valley College
72.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa, California 94558
https://www.napavalley.edu72.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 9 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#101: City College of San Francisco
72.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate50 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, California 94112
https://www.ccsf.edu72.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 43 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#102: Career Care Institute - Oxnard
71.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate2051 North Solar Drive, Suite 100
Oxnard, California 93036
https://www.ccicolleges.edu71.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 60 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#103: Summit College
71.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate804 East Brier Drive
San Bernardino, California 92408
https://www.summitcollege.edu71.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 230 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#104: Gurnick Academy - Concord
70.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate1401 Willow Pass Road, Suite 450
Concord, California 94520
https://www.gurnick.edu70.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 137 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#105: California Nurses Educational Institute
70.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate5200 East Ramon Road, Suite I-1
Palm Springs, California 92264
https://www.cnei.edu70.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 53 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#106: Angeles Institute
70.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate17100 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 170
Artesia, California 90701
https://www.angelesinstitute.edu70.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 75 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#107: Institute of Technology - Redding
70.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate1755 Hilltop Drive
Redding, California 96002
https://www.iot.edu70.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 79 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#108: Advanced College
70.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate13180 Paramount Boulevard
South Gate, California 90280
https://www.advancedcollege.edu70.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 25 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#109: Gurnick Academy
69.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate2121 South El Camino Real, Building C-200
San Mateo, California 94403
https://www.gurnick.edu69.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 75 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#110: Carrington College - San Jose
69.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate5883 Rue Ferrari, Suite 125
San Jose, California 95138
https://www.carrington.edu69.4% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 62 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#111: Integrity College of Health
69.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate1460 North Lake Avenue, Suite 102
Pasadena, California 91104
https://www.ich.edu69.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 23 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#112: High Desert Medical College
69.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate701 West Avenue K, Suite 123
Lancaster, California 93534
https://www.hdmc.edu69.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 26 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#113: San Joaquin Valley College - Bakersfield
69.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate5300 California Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93309
https://www.sjvc.edu69.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
Average of 42 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#114: Career Care Institute - Moreno Valley
68.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate22500 Town Circle, Suite 2205
Moreno Valley, California 92553
https://www.ccicolleges.edu68.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 21 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#115: Palo Verde College
68.5% first-time NCLEX pass rateOne College Drive
Blythe, California 92225
https://www.paloverde.edu68.5% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 7 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#116: Tri-County Regional Occupational Program
68.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate950 Tharp Road, Suite 1000
Yuba City, California 95993
https://www.tricountyrop-cte.com68.3% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 10 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#117: Platt College
68.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate1000 South Fremont Avenue, Suite A9W
Alhambra, California 91803
https://www.plattcollege.edu68.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 8 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2013 through 2021
#118: Healthcare Career College
68.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate8527 Alondra Boulevard, Suite 128
Paramount, California 90723
https://www.healthcarecareercollege.edu68.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 14 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#119: University of Antelope Valley
68.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate44055 North Sierra Highway
Lancaster, California 93534
https://www.uav.edu68.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 45 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#120: CES College
67.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate401 South Glenoaks Boulevard, Suite 211
Burbank, California 91502
https://www.cescollege.com67.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 31 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#121: California Career Institute
67.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate1240 South State College Boulevard, Suite 150
Anaheim, California 92806
https://www.calinstitute.edu67.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 47 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#122: Downey Adult School
67.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate12340 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, California 90241
https://www.das.edu67.7% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 55 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#123: Institute of Technology
66.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate564 West Herndon Avenue
Clovis, California 93612
https://www.iot.edu66.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 47 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2016 through 2021
#124: California Career College
65.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate7003 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, California 91303
https://www.californiacareercollege.edu65.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 18 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#125: North-West College - Pomona Valley
65.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate134 West Holt Avenue
Pomona, California 91768
https://www.nw.edu65.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 40 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#126: San Joaquin Valley College - Rancho Mirage
64.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate34275 Monterey Avenue
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
https://www.sjvc.edu64.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate of Completion in Vocational Nursing
Average of 10 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#127: Premiere Career College
64.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate12901 Ramona Boulevard
Irwindale, California 91706
https://www.premierecollege.edu64.1% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 51 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#128: Angeles College
63.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate3440 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 310
Los Angeles, California 90010
https://www.angelescollege.edu63.9% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 26 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#129: Medical Career College
62.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate41300 Christy Street
Fremont, California 94538
https://www.medcc.edu62.6% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 6 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#130: Curam College of Nursing
61.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate6520 44th Street, Suite 312
Sacramento, California 95823
http://www.curamcollege.com61.8% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 28 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2012 through 2021
#131: Advanced College - Salida
43.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate5258 Pirrone Court
Salida, California 95368
https://www.advancedcollege.edu43.2% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 7 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2020 through 2021
#132: Southeast California College
40.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate225 East Airport Drive, Suite 150
San Bernardino, California 92408
https://www.southeastcaliforniacollege.com40.0% first-time NCLEX pass rate
Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Average of 3 students graduated per year
Data analyzed from 2019 through 2021