2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 83 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which bachelor's 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.
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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our 2023 rankings named Pacific Lutheran University the best school in the Far Western US Region for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $47,576 to cover tuition and fees at PLU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,517 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PLU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Gonzaga University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in the Far Western US Region .
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $48,470 to cover tuition and fees at Gonzaga. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,118 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Gonzaga. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Santa Cruz. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
Students from California who attend UC Santa Cruz full time pay an average of $14,070 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $43,824. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,900 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC Santa Cruz does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Western Washington University is a great place for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $8,703 in tuition and fees if they attend WWU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,930. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,511 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WWU. In fact, around 6% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $12,417 in tuition and fees if they attend Wazzu full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,733. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wazzu accumulate an average of $22,489 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 Wazzu does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $11,950 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Bothell. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $39,780. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,547 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UW Bothell. During the 2019-2020 year, about 3% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Students from Washington who attend UW Seattle full time pay an average of $12,076 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $39,906. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Seattle accumulate an average of $18,284 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at UW Seattle. During the 2019-2020 year, about 13% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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With a ranking of #8, Central Washington University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
In-state students pay an average of $8,685 in tuition and fees if they attend CWU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,213. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,810 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CWU 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.
With a ranking of #9, Fresno Pacific University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Fresno Pacific does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,452. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Fresno Pacific accumulate an average of $26,110 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 Fresno Pacific does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 8% took at least some of their classes online.
Saint Martin’s University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list.
If you want to attend Saint Martin’s, expect to pay an average of $40,690 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Saint Martin’s accumulate an average of $24,047 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Saint Martin’s. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of the Pacific did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.
Pacific does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $52,352. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,827 in student loans.
California State University - Sacramento came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
In-state students pay an average of $7,392 in tuition and fees if they attend Sac State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,272. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,924 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Sac State does offer online classes for certain majors. 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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University of Puget Sound did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.
The average tuition and fees at Puget Sound is $55,670. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,751 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Seattle Pacific University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
The average tuition and fees at SPU is $35,646. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,778 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that SPU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Whitworth University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
If you want to attend Whitworth, expect to pay an average of $47,590 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Whitworth accumulate an average of $26,989 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Whitworth 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 13% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Nevada State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NSC is $6,075. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,440. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NSC accumulate an average of $28,936 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 40% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list.
Students from Nevada who attend UNR full time pay an average of $8,737 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,827. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,835 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at UNR, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Redlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $52,500 to cover tuition and fees at University of Redlands. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,902 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, University of Redlands is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #19, California State University - Fullerton did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $6,976 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Cal State Fullerton. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,856. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,931 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Cal State Fullerton does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
San Jose State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Students from California who attend San Jose State full time pay an average of $7,852 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,732.
One thing to take note of is that San Jose State 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.
With a ranking of #21, Point Loma Nazarene University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.
If you want to attend PLNU, expect to pay an average of $39,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from PLNU accumulate an average of $22,219 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
PLNU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - San Bernardino landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,213 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CSUSB. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,093. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,358 in loans while pursuing their degree.
CSUSB does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
California State University - Northridge ranked #23 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list.
In-state students pay an average of $7,043 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUN full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,923. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUN accumulate an average of $18,166 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 CSUN does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of California - Riverside landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.
Students from California who attend UCR full time pay an average of $13,754 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $43,508. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,387 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UCR does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking.
Full-time students from Nevada pay an average of $8,737 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNLV. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $24,828. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UNLV accumulate an average of $23,884 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that UNLV does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 99% 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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