California Career College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Thousand Oaks, CA (2026)
Thousand Oaks, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Thousand Oaks has a population of about 125,676. Median household income is $134,367 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% 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 Thousand Oaks
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Thousand Oaks. Distances are calculated from Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Annenberg School of Nursing
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College of the Canyons
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Marian Health Careers Center-Van Nuys Campus
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Mount Saint Mary's University
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks is part of the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area (BLS area code 37100). 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 | $131,160 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $118,697 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,020 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $71,511 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $292,410 | CA statewide | $264,624 |
| Nurse Midwife | $203,840 | CA statewide | $184,471 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $148,800 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $134,661 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,800 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $42,353 |
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.
Thousand Oaks at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 125,676 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $134,367 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 110.5 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Ventura County | 14,254 workers, 272 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Thousand Oaks-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Moorpark, CA – 6.5 mi away (36,481 pop)
- Agoura Hills, CA – 7.1 mi away (20,745 pop)
- Simi Valley, CA – 8.9 mi away (127,308 pop)
- Camarillo, CA – 9.2 mi away (74,152 pop)
- Calabasas, CA – 12.4 mi away (24,176 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Thousand Oaks, CA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Thousand Oaks. The closest is California Career College in Canoga Park, CA (15.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mount Saint Mary’s University (23.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Thousand Oaks?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Thousand Oaks are: Nurse Anesthetist ($292,410), Nurse Midwife ($203,840), Nurse Practitioner ($148,800). 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 Moorpark instead of Thousand Oaks?
Moorpark, CA is 6.5 miles from Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks an affordable place to study nursing?
Thousand Oaks’s median household income of $134,367 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Thousand Oaks 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.