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2025 Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in California

1 College in California
17 Doctor's Degrees
If you pursue a doctor's degree in nursing science, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #29 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

There was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Nursing Science Doctor's Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Nursing Science in California

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing science.

Top California Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing Science

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

University of California - Irvine is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in nursing science. UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a doctorate in nursing science from University of California - Irvine

Best Nursing Science Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Science Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Washington 216 7
Nevada 111 20
Hawaii 65 0

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Nursing Science is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Nursing Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing Practice 279
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 56
Registered Nursing 53
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 29
Nurse Anesthetist 16
Nursing Administration 9
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 5
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 4
School Nursing 3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1

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