Best Online Nursing Programs in Upland, CA (2026)

Upland, California has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Upland has a population of about 78,940. Median household income is $101,407 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $298,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Upland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Upland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Upland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Upland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Western University of Health Sciences

Pomona, CA 6.5 miles from Upland
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 22.3 miles from Upland BOC Score 59.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 23.3 miles from Upland BOC Score 96.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,816
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Platt College-Riverside

Riverside, CA 24.3 miles from Upland BOC Score 47.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $21,889/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Platt College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 24.7 miles from Upland BOC Score 59.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $22,678/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Integrity College of Health

Pasadena, CA 27.2 miles from Upland BOC Score 55.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Avg net price $14,819/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Platt College-Los Angeles

Alhambra, CA 28.2 miles from Upland BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,669
Avg net price $27,551/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,922
Out‑of‑state$14,922
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Career Networks Institute

Santa Ana, CA 29.3 miles from Upland BOC Score 62.0
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,256
Avg net price $49,677/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California nursing page.


Nursing Wages Near Upland

Upland is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area (BLS area code 40140). 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$133,940Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$125,883
Licensed Practical Nurse$76,970Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$72,340
Nurse Anesthetist$298,910Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$280,930
Nurse Midwife$218,760Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$205,602
Nurse Practitioner$169,920Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$159,699
Nursing Assistant$46,430Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$43,637

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.


Upland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population78,940Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$101,407Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)106.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in San Bernardino County41,230 workers, 576 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Upland, CA?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Upland are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Upland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Upland are: Nurse Anesthetist ($298,910), Nurse Midwife ($218,760), Nurse Practitioner ($169,920). 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 Claremont instead of Upland?

Claremont, CA is 3.2 miles from Upland 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 Upland an affordable place to study nursing?

Upland’s median household income of $101,407 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Upland 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 Upland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Upland:

Data verified: July 23, 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.