2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate certificate 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our 2023 rankings named Glendale Community College the best school in the Far Western US Region for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at GCC is $1,171. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,531. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $22,175 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at GCC, 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, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cuesta College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cuesta College is $1,338. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,702.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cuesta College. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 33 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Institute of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Fresno Institute of Technology accumulate an average of $12,757 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Out of the 33 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Napa Valley College landed the # 4 spot on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,150 in tuition and fees if they attend Napa Valley College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,734.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Napa Valley College. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Saddleback College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the Far Western US Region .
In-state students pay an average of $1,332 in tuition and fees if they attend Saddleback College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,292.
Saddleback College 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 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Riverside City College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Riverside City College is $1,420. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,120. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,109 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Riverside City College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Hawaii Maui College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
In-state students pay an average of $3,278 in tuition and fees if they attend UH Maui College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,414.
UH Maui College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.
Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list.
Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $11,658. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $6,984 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Victor Valley College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
In-state students pay an average of $1,424 in tuition and fees if they attend Victor Valley College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,374. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,618 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Victor Valley College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Sacramento City College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sacramento City does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Chemeketa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #11 on the list.
Students from Oregon who attend Chemeketa Community College full time pay an average of $5,850 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,275. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,128 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Chemeketa Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pasadena City College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,212 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pasadena City College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,596.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Pasadena City College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #13, Kapiolani Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kapiolani CC is $3,284. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,420. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $16,211 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Kapiolani CC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
Central Oregon Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $6,111 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend COCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,051. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from COCC accumulate an average of $21,588 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at COCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
College of the Redwoods landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate nursing programs.
Students from California who attend College of the Redwoods full time pay an average of $1,147 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,131.
Online courses are available at College of the Redwoods, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
Clover Park Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,740 to cover tuition and fees at CPTC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from CPTC accumulate an average of $17,786 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at CPTC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bakersfield College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,430 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bakersfield College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,380.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bakersfield College. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
College of the Desert did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #18 on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,326 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend College of the Desert. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,970.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at College of the Desert. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Reedley College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,304 in tuition and fees if they attend Reedley College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,504. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Reedley College accumulate an average of $5,807 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Reedley College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.
Rio Hondo College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Students from California who attend RHCCD full time pay an average of $1,360 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,780.
Online courses are available at RHCCD, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 30% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #21, University of Antelope Valley did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,954 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UAV, 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, 7% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Shasta College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,189 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Shasta College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,909. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $12,814 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Shasta College 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Kauai Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list.
Students from Hawaii who attend Kauai CC full time pay an average of $3,252 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,388.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kauai CC. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Antelope Valley College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,124 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Antelope Valley College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,980. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,432 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Antelope Valley College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.
Mt. Hood Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Students from Oregon who attend MHCC full time pay an average of $5,013 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,369. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,217 in student loans.
MHCC 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 39% 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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