2023 Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
With all the healthcare programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
The Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 122 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for healthcare 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 Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our 2023 rankings named Merced College the best school in the Far Western US Region for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Merced Community College District is $1,180. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,444. On average, associate degree students take out $10,503 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Merced Community College District does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 122 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, West Hills College-Lemoore landed the # 2 spot on the list.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,643 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since West Hills College-Lemoore does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Canada College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,362 in tuition and fees if they attend Canada College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,006. Associate Degree recipients from Canada College accumulate an average of $13,439 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mendocino College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,423 in tuition and fees if they attend Mendocino College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,443. On average, associate degree students take out $20,626 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Mendocino College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Foothill College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in the Far Western US Region .
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Foothill College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,790. On average, associate degree students take out $10,391 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Foothill College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cuesta College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,338 in tuition and fees if they attend Cuesta College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,702. On average, associate degree students take out $10,466 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Cuesta 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 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Oregon Institute of Technology ranked #7 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at OIT is $11,732. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,625. Associate Degree recipients from OIT accumulate an average of $23,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at OIT. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Alaska Anchorage ranked #8 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAA is $8,750. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,228. Associate Degree recipients from UAA accumulate an average of $21,255 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at UAA, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pacific Union College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
PUC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,103. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,513 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at PUC. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #10, Santa Barbara City College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
Students from California who attend SBCC full time pay an average of $1,232 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,912. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,459 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that SBCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Mount Saint Mary’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
MSMU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $45,388. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,268 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MSMU. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
San Joaquin Delta College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list.
On average, associate degree students take out $12,761 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Delta does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Cabrillo College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,262 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cabrillo College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,630.
Cabrillo 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 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Butte College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,368 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Butte College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,848. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,685 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Butte College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Gavilan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,166 in tuition and fees if they attend Gavilan College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,214. On average, associate degree students take out $13,308 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Gavilan College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Modesto Junior College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
In-state students pay an average of $1,274 in tuition and fees if they attend MJC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,550. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,121 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that MJC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 84% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Saddleback College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $1,332 in tuition and fees if they attend Saddleback College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,292.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Saddleback College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Yuba College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
Students from California who attend Yuba College full time pay an average of $1,128 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,488. On average, associate degree students take out $9,195 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Yuba College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bellevue College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,057 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,594. Associate Degree recipients from BC accumulate an average of $16,785 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at BC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Mt. San Antonio College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Mt. SAC is $1,352. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,032. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,559 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Mt. SAC, 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 69% took at least some of their classes online.
Santa Rosa Junior College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $1,328 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SRJC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,952. Associate Degree recipients from SRJC accumulate an average of $12,716 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
SRJC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Napa Valley College landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree healthcare programs.
Students from California who attend Napa Valley College full time pay an average of $1,150 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,734. On average, associate degree students take out $12,735 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Napa Valley College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
Sacramento City College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Associate Degree recipients from Sacramento City accumulate an average of $14,875 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sacramento City does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, American River College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree.
Associate Degree recipients from American River accumulate an average of $14,093 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at American River, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Fresno City College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $1,304 in tuition and fees if they attend Fresno City College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,504. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,252 in student loans.
Fresno City 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 37% 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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