Azusa, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $1,388 to $19,308 per year for indexed programs. Azusa has a population of about 49,318. Median household income is $85,727 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $282,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Azusa
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Azusa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Azusa city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Azusa.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,950
Avg net price
$14,379/yr
TuitionIn‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Avg net price
$14,819/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 57%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,669
Avg net price
$27,551/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,472
Avg net price
$49,195/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,004
Avg net price
$34,367/yr
TuitionIn‑state$19,040
Out‑of‑state$19,040
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,108
Avg net price
$28,639/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 5
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,669
Avg net price
$22,678/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Azusa
Azusa is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $119,331 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,310 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69,815 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,930 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $249,058 |
| Nurse Midwife | $202,850 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $178,565 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $142,139 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $41,708 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Azusa at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 49,318 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $85,727 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 113.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Los Angeles County | 216,461 workers, 2,866 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Azusa-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Duarte, CA – 2.7 mi away (21,801 pop)
- Covina, CA – 3.8 mi away (48,549 pop)
- Glendora, CA – 3.8 mi away (51,851 pop)
- Monrovia, CA – 4.9 mi away (37,126 pop)
- Baldwin Park, CA – 5.1 mi away (76,464 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Azusa, CA?
Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Azusa are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Azusa?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Azusa are: Nurse Anesthetist ($282,930), Nurse Midwife ($202,850), Nurse Practitioner ($161,470). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Duarte instead of Azusa?
Duarte, CA is 2.7 miles from Azusa and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Azusa an affordable place to study nursing?
Azusa’s median household income of $85,727 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Azusa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 23, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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