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2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region

21 Schools Ranked
$8,520 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which online basic certificate programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

National University

La Jolla, California
492 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named National University the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 492 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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147 Total Awards
$11,928 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American College of Healthcare Sciences. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. American College of Healthcare Sciences is located in Portland, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 147 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at American College of Healthcare Sciences is $11,928. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, American College of Healthcare Sciences is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full American College of Healthcare Sciences Report

#3

Hypnosis Motivation Institute

Tarzana, California
98 Total Awards

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Hypnosis Motivation Institute is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Hypnosis Motivation Institute is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Tarzana, California. It awarded 98 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Hypnosis Motivation Institute Report

#4

Merced College

Merced, California
68 Total Awards
$1,180 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Merced College is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Merced College is a medium-sized public school located in Merced, California that handed out 68 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from California who attend Merced Community College District full time pay an average of $1,180 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,444. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Lane Community College

Eugene, Oregon
29 Total Awards
$5,333 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lane Community College is a great place for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. This medium-sized public school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it awarded 29 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend Lane Community College full time pay an average of $5,333 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,345. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 50% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Lane Community College Report

#6

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, California
42 Total Awards
$1,232 Average Tuition & Fees

Santa Barbara City College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Santa Barbara, California, the fairly large public school handed out 42 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $1,232 in tuition and fees if they attend SBCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,912. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Santa Barbara City College Report

#6

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
157 Total Awards
$3,683 Average Tuition & Fees

Great Basin College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Elko, Nevada is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 157 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Nevada who attend Great Basin College full time pay an average of $3,683 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,399. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Great Basin College Report

#8

Klamath Community College

Klamath Falls, Oregon
26 Total Awards
$4,497 Average Tuition & Fees

Klamath Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate healthcare programs. Klamath Falls, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 26 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,497 in tuition and fees if they attend Klamath Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,125. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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27 Total Awards
$6,483 Average Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Coos Bay, Oregon, the small public school handed out 27 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,483 to cover tuition and fees at SWOCC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southwestern Oregon Community College Report

#10

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska
12 Total Awards
$8,750 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. UAA is a public institution located in Anchorage, Alaska. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Alaska pay an average of $8,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAA. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,228. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Rogue Community College

Grants Pass, Oregon
139 Total Awards
$5,184 Average Tuition & Fees

Rogue Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Rogue Community College is a small public school located in Grants Pass, Oregon that handed out 139 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rogue Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,192. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, Washington
52 Total Awards

Walla Walla Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Walla Walla Community College is a small public school located in Walla Walla, Washington that handed out 52 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Walla Walla Community College Report

#13

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
29 Total Awards
$9,221 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UAF is a public institution located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 29 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAF is $9,221. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,654. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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41 Total Awards
$8,694 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #14, University of Alaska Southeast did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. University of Alaska Southeast is a small public school located in Juneau, Alaska that handed out 41 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Alaska who attend UAS full time pay an average of $8,694 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,950. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
3 Total Awards
$11,732 Average Tuition & Fees

Oregon Institute of Technology came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Klamath Falls, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend OIT full time pay an average of $11,732 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $32,625. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Oregon Institute of Technology Report

#15

San Bernardino Valley College

San Bernardino, California
3 Total Awards
$1,362 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, San Bernardino Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Located in San Bernardino, California, the medium-sized public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at San Bernardino Valley College is $1,362. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,146. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
$8,685 Average Tuition & Fees

Central Washington University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CWU is $8,685. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,213.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
$38,520 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #17, George Fox University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

GFU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,520. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full George Fox University Report

$14,040 Average Tuition & Fees

Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $14,040 to cover tuition and fees at Linfield OCE. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

InterCoast Colleges - Anaheim

Anaheim, California

With a ranking of #17, InterCoast Colleges - Anaheim did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate.

InterCoast Colleges - Anaheim is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#17

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, Washington
4 Total Awards
$4,317 Average Tuition & Fees

Peninsula College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Peninsula College is a small public school situated in Port Angeles, Washington. It awarded 4 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Peninsula College is $4,317. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,779. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 72% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Peninsula College Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 21 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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