Best Online Nursing Programs in Pleasanton, CA (2026)

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

Pleasanton, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Pleasanton has a population of about 77,500. Median household income is $186,206 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 68.7% 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 Pleasanton

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

#1

Unitek College

Fremont, CA 11.4 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score71.6
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#2

Unitek College

Hayward, CA 12.9 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score53.5
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#3

Merritt College

Oakland, CA 17.8 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score36.6
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#4

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Jose, CA 18.8 miles from Pleasanton BOC Score57.9
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#5

Mission College

Santa Clara, CA 19.7 miles from Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton

Pleasanton is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area (BLS area code 41860). 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$186,610San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$161,427
Licensed Practical Nurse$94,310San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$81,583
Nurse Anesthetist$292,410CA statewide$252,950
Nurse Midwife$212,630San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$183,936
Nurse Practitioner$219,080San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$189,516
Nursing Assistant$56,080San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$48,512

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.

Pleasanton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population77,500Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$186,206Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+68.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)115.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Alameda County27,527 workers, 465 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Pleasanton, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Pleasanton. The closest is Unitek College in Fremont, CA (11.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mission College (19.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Pleasanton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Pleasanton are: Nurse Anesthetist ($292,410), Nurse Practitioner ($219,080), Nurse Midwife ($212,630). 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 Dublin instead of Pleasanton?

Dublin, CA is 3.6 miles from Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton an affordable place to study nursing?

Pleasanton’s median household income of $186,206 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton

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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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