2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for nursing students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 71 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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Top Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our analysis found Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region .
If you want to attend Linfield OCE, expect to pay an average of $14,040 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Linfield OCE accumulate an average of $30,181 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Linfield OCE does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 71 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Monterey Bay landed the # 2 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,218 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUMB full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,098. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,303 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out CSUMB. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bushnell University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,320 to cover tuition and fees at Bushnell University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,261 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bushnell University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $13,258 in tuition and fees if they attend UCLA full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $43,012. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCLA accumulate an average of $16,277 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UCLA. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means California State University - Dominguez Hills is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Students from California who attend CSUDH full time pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,940. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUDH accumulate an average of $18,973 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out CSUDH. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUDH. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Sonoma State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
Students from California who attend SSU full time pay an average of $7,988 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,868. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SSU accumulate an average of $19,130 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SSU. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California State University - Sacramento did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,392 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sac State. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,272. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,924 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Sac State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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With a ranking of #8, University of San Francisco did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend USFCA, expect to pay an average of $53,472 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,881 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out USFCA. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
University of Portland landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
The average tuition and fees at University of Portland is $49,864. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,718 in loans while pursuing their degree.
University of Portland is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
California State University - Stanislaus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,644 in tuition and fees if they attend Stan State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,524. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,714 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Stan State does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Mount Saint Mary’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
MSMU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $45,388. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,131 in loans while pursuing their degree.
MSMU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Dominican University of California ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
DUofC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,910. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,447 in student loans.
DUofC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Azusa Pacific University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $41,510 to cover tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,666 in student loans.
Since Azusa Pacific is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Gonzaga University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
The average tuition and fees at Gonzaga is $48,470. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,118 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Gonzaga does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #15, National University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from National University accumulate an average of $32,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at National University. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - Channel Islands ranked #16 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $6,817 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUCI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,697. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,841 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSUCI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW Tacoma is $12,196. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $40,026. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Tacoma accumulate an average of $18,619 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW Tacoma. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Point Loma Nazarene University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
PLNU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,219 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PLNU. In 2019-2020 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #19, California State University - San Marcos did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSUSM is $7,727. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,607. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUSM accumulate an average of $18,457 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUSM. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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With a ranking of #20, San Jose State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $7,852 in tuition and fees if they attend San Jose State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,732.
San Jose State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #21, Vanguard University of Southern California did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,700 to cover tuition and fees at Vanguard. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,961 in student loans.
Since Vanguard is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
San Diego State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SDSU is $8,136. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,016. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,150 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SDSU. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California State University - Chico did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,864 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chico State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,744. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Chico State accumulate an average of $19,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chico State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
California State University - East Bay ranked #24 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cal State East Bay. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,875. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,301 in student loans.
Cal State East Bay does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs.
In-state students pay an average of $11,950 in tuition and fees if they attend UW Bothell full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $39,780. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Bothell accumulate an average of $17,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW Bothell. In fact, around 3% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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