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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

104 Schools Ranked
$23,917 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,486 Avg Student Debt

A nursing student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 104 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

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971 Total Awards
$22,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,896 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found West Coast University - Orange County to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in Anaheim, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 971 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend West Coast University - Orange County, expect to pay an average of $22,516 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 $35,896 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

West Coast University - Orange County does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#2

West Coast University - Los Angeles

North Hollywood, California
778 Total Awards
$35,178 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,896 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Coast University - Los Angeles. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. West Coast University - Los Angeles is a private for-profit institution located in North Hollywood, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 778 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at West Coast University - Los Angeles is $35,178. 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 $35,896 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Coast University - Los Angeles. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

West Coast University - Ontario

Ontario, California
698 Total Awards
$35,178 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,539 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means West Coast University - Ontario is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. West Coast University - Ontario is a private for-profit institution located in Ontario, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 698 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend West Coast University - Ontario, expect to pay an average of $35,178 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,539 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at West Coast University - Ontario. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 73% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Samuel Merritt University

Oakland, California
505 Total Awards
$50,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,570 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Samuel Merritt University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in the Far Western US Region . Oakland, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 505 students in 2020-2021.

Samuel Merritt University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $50,510. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Samuel Merritt University accumulate an average of $28,570 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
494 Total Awards
$41,510 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,666 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Azusa Pacific University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in the Far Western US Region . Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution located in Azusa, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 494 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Azusa Pacific does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $41,510. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Azusa Pacific accumulate an average of $27,666 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Azusa Pacific. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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384 Total Awards
$21,998 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,079 Avg Student Debt

Oregon Health & Science University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. OHSU is located in Portland, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 384 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OHSU is $21,998. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $34,274. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,079 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OHSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.

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373 Total Awards
$6,976 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,931 Avg Student Debt

California State University - Fullerton came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Cal State Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 373 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,976 in tuition and fees if they attend Cal State Fullerton full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,856. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,931 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cal State Fullerton 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.

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#8

Nevada State College

Henderson, Nevada
348 Total Awards
$6,075 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,936 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Nevada State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Nevada State College is a medium-sized public school located in Henderson, Nevada that handed out 348 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,075 in tuition and fees if they attend NSC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,440. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NSC accumulate an average of $28,936 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NSC. In 2019-2020 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
348 Total Awards
$12,417 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,489 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Washington State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 348 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Washington who attend Wazzu full time pay an average of $12,417 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $27,733. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,489 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wazzu does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

National University

La Jolla, California
347 Total Awards
$32,281 Avg Student Debt

National University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in La Jolla, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 347 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from National University accumulate an average of $32,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since National University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

California State University - San Marcos

San Marcos, California
294 Total Awards
$7,727 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,457 Avg Student Debt

California State University - San Marcos ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Marcos, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 294 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,727 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUSM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,607. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,457 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at CSUSM, 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 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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287 Total Awards
$39,044 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,167 Avg Student Debt

Roseman University of Health Sciences ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Roseman University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution located in Henderson, Nevada. The school has a small population, and it awarded 287 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Roseman University of Health Sciences, expect to pay an average of $39,044 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 $31,167 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Roseman University of Health Sciences 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 68% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

California State University - Sacramento

Sacramento, California
255 Total Awards
$7,392 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,924 Avg Student Debt

California State University - Sacramento ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This large public school is located in Sacramento, California, and it awarded 255 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Sac State is $7,392. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,272. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,924 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Sac State does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
237 Total Awards
$8,136 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,150 Avg Student Debt

San Diego State University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in San Diego, California, the large public school awarded 237 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,136 in tuition and fees if they attend SDSU full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

SDSU 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.

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#15

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
233 Total Awards
$53,472 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,881 Avg Student Debt

University of San Francisco did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 233 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at USFCA is $53,472. 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 $21,881 in student loans. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, USFCA is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#16

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
220 Total Awards
$49,335 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,453 Avg Student Debt

Seattle University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 220 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Seattle U does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $49,335. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,453 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Seattle U does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
197 Total Awards
$36,412 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,653 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Loma Linda University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Loma Linda, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 197 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Loma Linda University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,412. 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 $30,653 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Loma Linda University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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197 Total Awards
$48,145 Average Tuition & Fees
$34,999 Avg Student Debt

Linfield University - School of Nursing did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 197 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Linfield Nursing is $48,145. 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 $34,999 in student loans. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Linfield Nursing, 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 25% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
196 Total Awards
$8,737 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,884 Avg Student Debt

University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 196 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UNLV is $8,737. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,828. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,884 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UNLV does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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195 Total Awards
$7,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,973 Avg Student Debt

California State University - Dominguez Hills landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. CSUDH is a fairly large public school situated in Carson, California. It awarded 195 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from California who attend CSUDH full time pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,940. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,973 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

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.Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CSUDH. 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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184 Total Awards
$6,995 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,301 Avg Student Debt

California State University - East Bay ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular 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 184 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from California who attend Cal State East Bay full time pay an average of $6,995 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,875. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal State East Bay accumulate an average of $20,301 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cal State East Bay does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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#22

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
182 Total Awards
$7,852 Average Tuition & Fees

San Jose State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. San Jose State is a large public school situated in San Jose, California. It awarded 182 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

Online courses are available at San Jose State, 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 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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167 Total Awards
$8,737 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,835 Avg Student Debt

University of Nevada - Reno landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. This large public school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 167 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Nevada who attend UNR full time pay an average of $8,737 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,827. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,835 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

UNR does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 26% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
162 Total Awards
$45,388 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,131 Avg Student Debt

Mount Saint Mary’s University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 162 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at MSMU is $45,388. 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 MSMU accumulate an average of $30,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MSMU. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#25

California State University - San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California
159 Total Awards
$7,213 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,358 Avg Student Debt

California State University - San Bernardino landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. This fairly large public school is located in San Bernardino, California, and it awarded 159 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from California who attend CSUSB full time pay an average of $7,213 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,093. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUSB accumulate an average of $18,358 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

CSUSB 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.

Full California State University - San Bernardino Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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