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MAY 14, 2024

According to a new report, most of California's higher education institutions offer low- and moderate-income students a high return on investment. Almost all public schools allow students to recoup costs in five years or less. At public colleges and universities, the time it takes to start seeing a return on investment is even less.

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JULY 31, 2023

California State University (CSU) system is proud to be the nation's largest, most affordable, and most diverse four-year public university system. There are 23 CSU campuses throughout California, serving nearly 460,000 students each year. The school system promotes job readiness and social mobility.

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JULY 17, 2023

California is a coastal wonderland that attracts students from all over the world. Many public colleges in California are just as renowned as the state's private universities. The University of California system , for example, includes some of the most prestigious public colleges in the country, like UCLA and UC Berkeley.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

California's more than 300 colleges educate some 2 million students. Public colleges in California charge an average annual tuition of $8,401. California has the fourth-highest cost of living in the country. CSU Dominguez Hills offers the cheapest tuition in California among four-year nonprofit schools.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

California still reigns as the most populous state, even after an exit of some 600,000 residents in July 2022. Northern California, sometimes referred to as NorCal, comprises nearly 20 counties and houses some of the best colleges in the nation. Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis all have campuses in NorCal.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Nurse practitioners (NPs) in California earn the highest average salary of any state. Learn more about the top nursing schools and MSN programs in California and the factors to consider when choosing the right one. Once you know the program is accredited, choose a program that fits with your lifestyle and needs.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

Do you feel called to a social work career in California? Attending an MSW program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in California will help you launch your social work career. In California, only graduates from accredited programs qualify for licensure. At a Glance: Social Work Programs in California.

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