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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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Monterey Bay helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Far Western US Region . CSUMB is a medium-sized public school situated in Seaside, California. It awarded 1,933 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,323 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSUMB. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,203. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUMB accumulate an average of $15,037 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CSUMB does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes 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. Bushnell University is located in Eugene, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 137 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Bushnell University, expect to pay an average of $33,220 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $20,926 in student loans.
Bushnell University 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 fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Out of the 71 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the # 4 spot on the list. UCLA is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,851 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $13,401 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCLA. Out-of-state students pay an average of $43,473. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,421 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UCLA. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Dominguez Hills helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Far Western US Region . Carson, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,761 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSUDH. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,940. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUDH accumulate an average of $16,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
CSUDH does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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Sonoma State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Rohnert Park, California, and it awarded 2,258 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $8,060 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SSU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,940. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,857 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
California State University - Sacramento landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. This large public school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 7,486 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,484 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Sac State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,364. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,817 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sac State does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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University of San Francisco came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Francisco, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,626 students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at USFCA is $55,532. 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 $21,314 in loans while pursuing their degree.
USFCA does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Portland ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. University of Portland is located in Portland, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,153 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
University of Portland does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $51,812. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Portland accumulate an average of $22,185 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at University of Portland, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 68% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
California State University - Stanislaus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Stan State is located in Turlock, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,553 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,734 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stan State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,614. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,229 in student loans.
Stan 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. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #11, Mount Saint Mary’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 429 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend MSMU, expect to pay an average of $46,740 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,565 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSMU. In 2020-2021 about 86% 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 is located in San Rafael, California and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 394 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend DUofC, expect to pay an average of $49,426 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,811 in loans while pursuing their degree.
DUofC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Azusa Pacific University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution located in Azusa, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,526 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $42,330 to cover tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Azusa Pacific accumulate an average of $22,646 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Azusa Pacific. During the 2020-2021 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Gonzaga 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 #14 on the list. Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 1,289 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Gonzaga does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $50,735. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Gonzaga accumulate an average of $19,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Gonzaga, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 0% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
National 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 #15 on the list. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in San Diego, California that handed out 1,758 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,754 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at National University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 70% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
California State University - Channel Islands ranked #16 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Camarillo, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,895 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSUCI is $6,817. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,697. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,928 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CSUCI does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 85% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a small public school located in Tacoma, Washington that handed out 1,489 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $12,458 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Tacoma. Out-of-state students pay an average of $40,956. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,052 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UW Tacoma does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.
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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. Located in San Diego, California, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 935 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at PLNU is $41,100. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from PLNU accumulate an average of $20,967 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PLNU. In fact, around 23% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
California State University - San Marcos came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Marcos, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,567 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSUSM is $7,733. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,613. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUSM accumulate an average of $18,185 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUSM. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
San Jose State University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Jose, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 7,362 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at San Jose State is $7,899. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,779.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at San Jose State. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Vanguard University of Southern California came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Vanguard University of Southern California is a small private not-for-profit school located in Costa Mesa, California that handed out 420 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,700 to cover tuition and fees at Vanguard. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,667 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Vanguard does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #22, San Diego State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 8,969 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,174 in tuition and fees if they attend SDSU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,054. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,840 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SDSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
California State University - Chico landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in Chico, California, the fairly large public school awarded 4,117 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,972 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Chico State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,852. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,500 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chico State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
California State University - East Bay ranked #24 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Hayward, California, and it awarded 3,876 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend Cal State East Bay full time pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,875. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal State East Bay accumulate an average of $18,431 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Cal State East Bay does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. UW Bothell is a public institution located in Bothell, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,863 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UW Bothell is $12,224. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $40,722. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,034 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW Bothell. During the 2020-2021 year, about 17% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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References
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- 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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