2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 122 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our 2023 rankings named Seattle Central College the best value school in the Far Western US Region for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Seattle Central is a small public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 191 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Seattle Central are $4,670 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,671 in student loans.
Seattle Central does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Highline College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in the Far Western US Region . Highline is located in Des Moines, Washington and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 189 associate degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Highline are $4,813 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,827 in student loans.
Highline 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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Centralia College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Centralia College is a small public school situated in Centralia, Washington. It awarded 51 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Centralia College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,239 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $12,250 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Centralia College. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at North Seattle College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in the Far Western US Region . North Seattle College is a small public school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 11 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at North Seattle are $4,799 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $17,214 in loans while pursuing their degree.
North Seattle 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Wenatchee Valley College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in the Far Western US Region . This small public school is located in Wenatchee, Washington, and it awarded 82 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
WVC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,734 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,116 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
WVC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Merced College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Merced, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 171 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Merced Community College District are $7,444 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $10,503 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Merced Community College District. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Merced Community College District also made our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, coming in at #1.
Spokane Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Spokane, Washington, and it awarded 229 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spokane Community College are $5,135 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,615 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Spokane Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Umpqua Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Umpqua Community College is a small public school located in Roseburg, Oregon that handed out 58 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Umpqua Community College are $5,945 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $18,410 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Umpqua Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Gavilan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Gavilan College is a small public school located in Gilroy, California that handed out 128 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gavilan College are $7,214 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $13,308 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Gavilan 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 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gavilan College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
With a ranking of #10, Mendocino College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Ukiah, California, the small public school awarded 206 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Mendocino College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,443 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $20,626 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Mendocino College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Mendocino College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
With a ranking of #11, Yuba College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Marysville, California, and it awarded 88 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Yuba College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,488 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,195 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Yuba College, 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 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Yuba College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Butte College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Oroville, California, the medium-sized public school handed out 165 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Butte College are $7,848 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,685 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Butte College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Butte College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
Lower Columbia College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Longview, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 136 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LCC are $5,403 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $15,286 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LCC. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Canada College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Canada College is located in Redwood City, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 69 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Canada College are $9,006 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,439 in student loans.
Canada College not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Cuesta College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. San Luis Obispo, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 199 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Cuesta College are $8,702 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $10,466 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Cuesta College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cuesta College also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
Ventura College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Ventura, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 136 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Ventura College are $7,398 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $14,425 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Ventura College. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Yakima Valley College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Yakima, Washington, the small public school handed out 126 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
YVC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $16,170 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that YVC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southwestern Oregon Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. SWOCC is located in Coos Bay, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 45 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SWOCC are $6,483 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,134 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SWOCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Bellingham Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Bellingham, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 142 students in 2020-2021.
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute undergraduate students pay an average of $5,227 in tuition and fees each year.
Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 72% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Santa Barbara City College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. SBCC is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 166 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SBCC are $8,912 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,459 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at SBCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
SBCC also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
Walla Walla Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Walla Walla Community College is a public institution located in Walla Walla, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 132 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Walla Walla Community College are $6,350 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $19,336 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Walla Walla Community 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Rogue Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Rogue Community College is a small public school located in Grants Pass, Oregon that handed out 47 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rogue Community College are $6,192 per year. On average, associate degree students take out $21,659 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Rogue Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Cabrillo College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Aptos, California, the medium-sized public school awarded 109 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Cabrillo College undergraduate students pay an average of $8,630 in tuition and fees each year.
One thing to take note of is that Cabrillo College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 53% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Cabrillo College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Spokane Falls Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Spokane Falls Community College is a small public school located in Spokane, Washington that handed out 61 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Spokane Falls Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,135 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,225 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Spokane Falls Community College. In fact, around 89% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #25, Modesto Junior College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Modesto, California, the fairly large public school handed out 186 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MJC are $8,550 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,121 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MJC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
MJC also claimed a spot on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.
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*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%.
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