Best Online Nursing Programs in Long Beach, CA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Long Beach, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Long Beach has a population of about 458,491. Median household income is $83,969 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.8% 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 Long Beach

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Long Beach. Distances are calculated from Long Beach 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 Long Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

North-West College-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 0.8 miles from Long Beach BOC Score33.7
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#2

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, CA 3.6 miles from Long Beach BOC Score43.6
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#3

Healthcare Career College

Paramount, CA 5.8 miles from Long Beach BOC Score72.7
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#4

Angeles Institute

ARTESIA, CA 6.6 miles from Long Beach BOC Score46.7
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#5

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA 7.2 miles from Long Beach BOC Score45.0
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Long Beach

Long Beach 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$135,560Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$119,331
Licensed Practical Nurse$79,310Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$69,815
Nurse Anesthetist$282,930Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$249,058
Nurse Midwife$202,850Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$178,565
Nurse Practitioner$161,470Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$142,139
Nursing Assistant$47,380Los 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.

Long Beach at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population458,491Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$83,969Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.8%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 County216,461 workers, 2,866 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Long Beach, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Long Beach. The closest is North-West College-Long Beach in Long Beach, CA (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Los Angeles Harbor College (7.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Long Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Long Beach 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 Lakewood instead of Long Beach?

Lakewood, CA is 3.6 miles from Long Beach 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 Long Beach an affordable place to study nursing?

Long Beach’s median household income of $83,969 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Long Beach 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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Other Programs Available in Long Beach

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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.

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