Citrus College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Duarte, CA (2026)
Duarte, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $1,180 to $12,166 per year for indexed programs. Duarte has a population of about 21,921. Median household income is $97,952 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.1% 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 Duarte
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Duarte. Distances are calculated from Duarte 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 Duarte. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
North-West College-West Covina
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Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
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Pasadena City College
Published tuition$1,180 - $12,166
Online programsYes
Integrity College of Health
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Duarte
Duarte 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.
Duarte at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,921 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $97,952 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.1% | 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 Duarte-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Monrovia, CA – 2.4 mi away (37,126 pop)
- Azusa, CA – 2.7 mi away (49,628 pop)
- Arcadia, CA – 5.3 mi away (58,523 pop)
- Baldwin Park, CA – 5.5 mi away (76,464 pop)
- Glendora, CA – 6.0 mi away (51,851 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Duarte, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Duarte. The closest is Citrus College in Glendora, CA (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Integrity College of Health (10.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Duarte?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Duarte 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 Monrovia instead of Duarte?
Monrovia, CA is 2.4 miles from Duarte 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 Duarte an affordable place to study nursing?
Duarte’s median household income of $97,952 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duarte 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.