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2023 Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

9 Schools Ranked
$15,881 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$17,495 Avg Student Debt

There are so many teaching programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamp with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for teaching students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school us, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

Top Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
$9,221 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,145 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Alaska Fairbanks to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region .

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAF is $9,221. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,654. Associate Degree recipients from UAF accumulate an average of $18,145 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UAF. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington
$3,826 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,225 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Spokane Falls Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $3,826 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Spokane Falls Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,135. On average, associate degree students take out $17,225 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Spokane Falls Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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$27,454 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Chaminade University of Honolulu. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

The average tuition and fees at Chaminade University of Honolulu is $27,454. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Chaminade University of Honolulu. During the 2019-2020 year, about 65% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

Heritage University

Toppenish, Washington
$18,500 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Heritage University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

The average tuition and fees at Heritage University is $18,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Heritage University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 3% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Clark College

Vancouver, Washington
$4,529 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,435 Avg Student Debt

Clark College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $4,529 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Clark College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,133. Associate Degree recipients from Clark College accumulate an average of $16,435 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Clark College. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
$45,388 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,268 Avg Student Debt

Mount Saint Mary’s University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree teaching programs.

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. On average, associate degree students take out $24,268 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that MSMU does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada
$3,848 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,367 Avg Student Debt

College of Southern Nevada ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.

Students from Nevada who attend CSN full time pay an average of $3,848 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,534. Associate Degree recipients from CSN accumulate an average of $14,367 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CSN. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.

Full College of Southern Nevada Report

With a ranking of #9, Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their associate degree.

One thing to take note of is that Humphreys University does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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