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Best Nursing Schools in Santa Ana, California (2026)

Santa Ana has 6 nursing programs across 3 program types. 6 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 83%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

6
Programs
3
Program types
83%
Avg NCLEX rate
6
With NCLEX data

Top Nursing Programs in Santa Ana by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Santa Ana

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Santa Ana College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.ADN
$1,180 in / $9,460 out
Career Networks Institute
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CERT
$75,380
Career Networks Institute
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.BSN
$75,380
Career Networks Institute
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.ADN
$75,380
Career Networks Institute
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.CERT
$75,380

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