Best Online Nursing Programs in Morgan Hill, CA (2026)

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

Morgan Hill, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Morgan Hill has a population of about 45,152. Median household income is $159,758 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.0% 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 Morgan Hill

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

#1

Carrington College-San Jose

San Jose, CA 11.0 miles from Morgan Hill BOC Score46.8
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#2

Gavilan College

Gilroy, CA 11.8 miles from Morgan Hill BOC Score46.5
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#3

West Valley College

Saratoga, CA 22.2 miles from Morgan Hill BOC Score69.0
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#4

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Jose, CA 24.5 miles from Morgan Hill BOC Score57.9
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#5

Mission College

Santa Clara, CA 26.0 miles from Morgan Hill BOC Score52.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill is part of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area (BLS area code 41940). 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$216,740San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$196,322
Licensed Practical Nurse$95,320San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$86,341
Nurse Anesthetist$292,410CA statewide$264,864
Nurse Midwife$203,840CA statewide$184,638
Nurse Practitioner$231,560San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$209,746
Nursing Assistant$56,840San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$51,486

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.

Morgan Hill at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population45,152Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$159,758Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+44.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)110.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Santa Clara County50,202 workers, 410 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Morgan Hill, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Morgan Hill. The closest is Carrington College-San Jose in San Jose, CA (11.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mission College (26.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Morgan Hill?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Morgan Hill are: Nurse Anesthetist ($292,410), Nurse Practitioner ($231,560), Registered Nurse ($216,740). 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 Gilroy instead of Morgan Hill?

Gilroy, CA is 9.4 miles from Morgan Hill 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 Morgan Hill an affordable place to study nursing?

Morgan Hill’s median household income of $159,758 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Morgan Hill 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.

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