2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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.
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2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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 .
Top 15% Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Fresno City College the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for nursing students working on their associate degree. 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.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means College of Southern Nevada is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public school with a fairly 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.
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 fairly small private for-profit school located in the 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.
The in-demand associate degree programs at Riverside City College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in the Far Western US Region . Riverside City College is a large public school located in the large 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.
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 large 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.
Highline College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 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.
With a ranking of #7, Bakersfield College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Bakersfield College is a fairly 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.
Everett Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Everett, Everett Community College is a public college with a moderately-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.
San Joaquin Delta College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public college 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.
Butte 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 #10 on the list. 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.
Modesto Junior College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. MJC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized 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.
With a ranking of #12, Lower Columbia College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. 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.
Career Networks Institute came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of Orange, CNI College is a private for-profit school with a fairly 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.
Mt. San Antonio College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Mt. SAC is a fairly large public school located in the large 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.
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.
Antelope Valley College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public school located in the large 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.
San Bernardino 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 #17 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of San Bernardino, San Bernardino Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 99 students majoring in nursing at San Bernardino Valley College, 16% are male and 84% are female.
With a ranking of #18, Tacoma Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Tacoma Community College is a medium-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.
Shoreline Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. 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.
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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Pacific Union College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. PUC is a 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.
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 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.
College of the Sequoias landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Visalia, College of the Sequoias is a public college 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.
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 colleges 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 |
Nursing Related Majors
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Nursing Concentrations
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.
- 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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