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2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

152 Colleges
$57,601 Avg Salary
$21,889 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Nursing Associate 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 152 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Nursing program at each school on the list.

Check out the nursing associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

#1

Fresno City College

Fresno, CA

Our analysis found Fresno City College to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 202 students majoring in nursing at Fresno City College, 22% are male and 78% are female.

Nursing majors at Fresno City College take out an average of $11,400 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#2

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV

Out of the 152 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Southern Nevada landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public school with a very large student population.

About 76% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 24% are male.

On average, nursing graduates from CSN take out $17,724 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 152 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Carrington College, Reno landed the # 3 spot on the list. Carrington College, Reno is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Reno.

Of the 167 students majoring in nursing at Carrington College, Reno, 20% are male and 80% are female.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Carrington College, Reno take out while working on their Associate Degree is $30,485.

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#4

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

Out of the 152 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Riverside City College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Riverside City College is a large public school located in the city of Riverside.

Women make up 76% of the nursing majors at the school.

Nursing majors at Riverside City College take out an average of $15,050 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle Central College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle Central is a small public school located in the city of Seattle.

Of the 145 students majoring in nursing at Seattle Central, 25% are male and 75% are female.

Nursing majors at Seattle Central take out an average of $23,418 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Highline College

Des Moines, WA

Highline College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Des Moines, Highline is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 82% of the nursing majors at the school.

On average, nursing graduates from Highline take out $17,371 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#7

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Bakersfield College is a very large public school located in the large city of Bakersfield.

Women make up 78% of the nursing majors at the school.

Nursing majors at Bakersfield College take out an average of $14,858 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #8, Everett Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Everett, Everett Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 87% of the nursing majors at the school.

Nursing majors at Everett Community College take out an average of $18,827 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #9, San Joaquin Delta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 123 students majoring in nursing at Delta, 32% are male and 68% are female.

Nursing majors at Delta take out an average of $15,248 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#10

Butte College

Oroville, CA

Butte College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 113 students majoring in nursing at Butte College, 24% are male and 76% are female.

Nursing majors at Butte College take out an average of $19,826 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#11

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, CA

Modesto Junior College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. MJC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Modesto.

Women make up 78% of the nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at MJC accumulate an average of around $16,015 in student debt.

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#12

Lower Columbia College

Longview, WA

Lower Columbia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. LCC is a small public school located in the city of Longview.

Women make up 90% of the nursing majors at the school.

On average, nursing graduates from LCC take out $21,451 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Career Networks Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the large city of Orange, CNI College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 111 students majoring in nursing at CNI College, 27% are male and 73% are female.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at CNI College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $33,332.

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#14

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA

With a ranking of #14, Mt. San Antonio College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Walnut.

Women make up 69% of the nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Mt. SAC carry an average student debt load of $16,459.

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#15

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 106 students majoring in nursing at SMC, 25% are male and 75% are female.

Nursing majors at SMC take out an average of $16,693 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#16

Antelope Valley College

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lancaster.

Of the 102 students majoring in nursing at Antelope Valley College, 16% are male and 84% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, nursing majors at Antelope Valley College accumulate an average of around $15,472 in student debt.

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#17

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino Valley College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 99 students majoring in nursing at San Bernardino Valley College, 16% are male and 84% are female.

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Tacoma Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Tacoma Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma.

About 87% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 13% are male.

Nursing majors at Tacoma Community College take out an average of $21,260 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#19

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, WA

Shoreline Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Shoreline Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Shoreline.

About 77% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 23% are male.

Nursing majors at Shoreline Community College take out an average of $19,705 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#20

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 89% of the nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, nursing graduates from Walla Walla Community College carry an average student debt load of $25,739.

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#21

Pacific Union College

Angwin, CA

With a ranking of #21, Pacific Union College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. PUC is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Angwin.

Women make up 74% of the nursing majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at PUC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $29,980. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $222, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#22

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA

Solano Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Solano College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Fairfield.

Women make up 83% of the nursing majors at the school.

Nursing majors at Solano College take out an average of $14,561 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#22

College of the Sequoias

Visalia, CA

College of the Sequoias ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Visalia, College of the Sequoias is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 89 students majoring in nursing at College of the Sequoias, 22% are male and 78% are female.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at College of the Sequoias take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,483.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Nursing students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
24 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
24 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
26 Glendale Community College Glendale, CA
26 Clark College Vancouver, WA
28 Bellevue College Bellevue, WA
28 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Mateo, CA
30 Golden West College Huntington Beach, 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

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

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.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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