Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
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Best Online Nursing Programs in South Gate, CA (2026)
South Gate, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. South Gate has a population of about 91,836. Median household income is $71,315 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.5% 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 South Gate
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near South Gate. Distances are calculated from South Gate 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 South Gate. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Healthcare Career College
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Downey Adult School
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Medical Allied Career Center
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Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near South Gate
South Gate 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.
South Gate at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,836 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,315 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.5% | 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 South Gate-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Cudahy, CA – 1.4 mi away (24,098 pop)
- Lynwood, CA – 1.5 mi away (71,187 pop)
- Bell, CA – 2.5 mi away (35,864 pop)
- Bell Gardens, CA – 2.6 mi away (42,806 pop)
- Huntington Park, CA – 2.8 mi away (58,879 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near South Gate, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near South Gate. The closest is Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, CA (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health (7.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near South Gate?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near South Gate 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 Cudahy instead of South Gate?
Cudahy, CA is 1.4 miles from South Gate 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 South Gate an affordable place to study nursing?
South Gate’s median household income of $71,315 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Gate 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.