Practical nursing / California / Santa Ana
Compare practical nursing programs near Santa Ana.
See 4 programs from 4 providers within 30 straight-line miles of Santa Ana. Compare reported cost and outcomes, then check current prices and travel time yourself.
Local comparison30-mile radius
- Distinct providers
- 4
- Reported tuition range
- $6,759–$33,150
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| Program | Approx. distance | Reported format | Tuition & fees | Length | Completed | Employed after exit | Median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vocational NurseNorth Orange County Regional Occupational Program · Anaheim, CA | 8.1 mistraight line | In person | $19,550+ $0 books and supplies = $19,550 reported total | 51 weeks | 84%91/108 exits | 59%66/111 eligible | $9,810second quarter |
| Vocational NursingAngeles Institute, LLC · Artesia, CA | 14.2 mistraight line | In person | $28,980+ $4,911 books and supplies = $33,891 reported total | 44 weeks | 71%127/180 exits | 72%54/75 eligible | $9,360second quarter |
| Vocational Nurse (LVN)Hacienda La Puente Adult Education · La Puente, CA | 21.7 mistraight line | In person | $6,759+ $0 books and supplies = $6,759 reported total | 48 weeks | 98%41/42 exits | 100%27/27 eligible | $11,429second quarter |
| Vocational NursingHomestead Schools, Inc. · Torrance, CA | 27.2 mistraight line | In person | $33,150+ $2,500 books and supplies = $35,650 reported total | 50 weeks | 71%237/333 exits | 91%188/206 eligible | $14,625second quarter |
The reported total adds tuition and fees to books and supplies when both are available; it may exclude other charges and is not a current quote. Earnings are for the second quarter after exit, not annual salary. Employment uses the number eligible for follow-up, which can differ from total exits. Identical figures on multiple provider listings may describe overlapping groups; do not add those counts together. These reported outcomes do not guarantee an individual result. Definitions and limitations
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Among 4 nearby programs reporting both amounts, Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education has the lowest reported combined amount: $6,759 ($6,759 tuition and fees + $0 books and supplies). Combined amounts in this screened set range from $6,759 to $35,650. Other charges may apply; ask for a current written quote.