2023 Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Nursing is the most popular major in the United States with 26,717 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 93 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Samuel Merritt University the best school in the Far Western US Region for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Samuel Merritt University accumulate an average of around $28,570 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $551.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanbridge University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Irvine, Stanbridge is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Stanbridge take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $32,734.
Out of the 93 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, Pacific College is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Pacific College carry an average student debtload of $15,905.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of McMinnville, Linfield OCE is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Linfield OCE take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,999. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $346.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Linfield University - School of Nursing is a great place for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Portland, Linfield Nursing is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Linfield Nursing carry an average student debtload of $34,999. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $346.
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Loma Linda 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 #6 on the list. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda.
On average, nursing graduates from Loma Linda University take out $34,125 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $416, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
West Coast University - Orange County ranked #7 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. West Coast University - Orange County is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Anaheim.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at West Coast University - Orange County take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $38,539. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $665, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #8, West Coast University - Ontario did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Ontario, West Coast University - Ontario is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at West Coast University - Ontario take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $38,539. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $665, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
West Coast University - Los Angeles came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of North Hollywood, West Coast University - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from West Coast University - Los Angeles carry an average student debtload of $38,539. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $665, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of San Mateo.
California State University - Monterey Bay landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Seaside, CSUMB is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from CSUMB carry an average student debtload of $16,909.
Bushnell University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of Eugene, Bushnell University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at Bushnell University accumulate an average of around $27,534 in student debt.
University of California - Los Angeles ranked #13 on this year’s Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UCLA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | California State University - Dominguez Hills | Carson, CA |
| 15 | American University of Health Sciences | Signal Hill, CA |
| 16 | Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR |
| 17 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA |
| 18 | Unitek College | Fremont, CA |
Best Nursing Colleges by State
Explore the best nursing schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 1,502 |
| California | 18,329 |
| Washington | 3,851 |
| Nevada | 2,015 |
| Hawaii | 535 |
| Alaska | 177 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 266,651 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 16,104 |
| Nursing Administration | 9,838 |
| Nursing Practice | 7,992 |
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 5,092 |
| Nursing Science | 4,600 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,287 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 2,021 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1,936 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 1,883 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 773 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 563 |
| School Nursing | 553 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 509 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 444 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 419 |
| Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing | 331 |
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | 181 |
| Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing | 57 |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | 53 |
| Palliative Care Nursing | 14 |
| Forensic Nursing | 14 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
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