Modesto Junior College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Sonora, CA (2026)
Sonora, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Sonora has a population of about 4,965. Median household income is $62,621 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.2% 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 Sonora
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Sonora. Distances are calculated from Sonora 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 Sonora. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Merced College
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Xavier College School of Nursing
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San Joaquin Delta College
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Carrington College-Sacramento
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Sonora
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (California, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $140,270 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,750 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $292,410 |
| Nurse Midwife | $203,840 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $168,520 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,630 |
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.
Sonora at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,965 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,621 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 30.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Sonora-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Oakdale, CA – 29.5 mi away (22,564 pop)
- Riverbank, CA – 35.2 mi away (24,389 pop)
- Modesto, CA – 41.4 mi away (377,755 pop)
- Ceres, CA – 41.4 mi away (48,278 pop)
- Turlock, CA – 42.0 mi away (106,100 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Sonora, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Sonora. The closest is Modesto Junior College in Modesto, CA (41.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carrington College-Sacramento (66.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in California?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in California are: Nurse Anesthetist ($292,410), Nurse Midwife ($203,840), Nurse Practitioner ($168,520). Wages for Sonora workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Oakdale instead of Sonora?
Oakdale, CA is 29.5 miles from Sonora 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 Sonora an affordable place to study nursing?
Sonora’s median household income of $62,621 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sonora 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.