Modesto Junior College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Ceres, CA (2026)
Ceres, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Ceres has a population of about 48,918. Median household income is $76,862 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $292,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Ceres
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Ceres. Distances are calculated from Ceres city center.
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:
- 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 Ceres. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Xavier College School of Nursing
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Merced College
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San Joaquin Delta College
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Carrington College-San Jose
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Ceres
Ceres is part of the Modesto, CA metro area (BLS area code 33700). 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 | $132,590 | Modesto, CA | $127,368 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,200 | Modesto, CA | $75,120 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $292,410 | CA statewide | $280,893 |
| Nurse Midwife | $203,840 | CA statewide | $195,812 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | Modesto, CA | $166,551 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,550 | Modesto, CA | $44,717 |
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.
Ceres at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,918 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $76,862 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 13.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Stanislaus County | 11,243 workers, 123 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Ceres-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Modesto, CA – 3.6 mi away (377,755 pop)
- Turlock, CA – 8.4 mi away (106,100 pop)
- Riverbank, CA – 9.2 mi away (24,389 pop)
- Patterson, CA – 13.0 mi away (22,169 pop)
- Oakdale, CA – 13.1 mi away (22,564 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Ceres, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Ceres. The closest is Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carrington College-San Jose (50.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Ceres?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Ceres are: Nurse Anesthetist ($292,410), Nurse Midwife ($203,840), Nurse Practitioner ($173,380). 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 Modesto instead of Ceres?
Modesto, CA is 3.6 miles from Ceres 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 Ceres an affordable place to study nursing?
Ceres’s median household income of $76,862 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ceres 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: June 11, 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.