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2023 Most Popular Teaching Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

137 Schools Ranked

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Teaching Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 137 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

National University

La Jolla, California
1,925 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named National University the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for teaching students working on their master’s degree. Located in La Jolla, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1,925 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

National University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full National University Report

#2

Brandman University

Irvine, California
784 Total Awards
$12,720 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 137 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brandman University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Brandman is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 784 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Brandman. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
622 Total Awards
$61,396 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. USC is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 622 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at USC. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 82% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
552 Total Awards
$23,532 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 137 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Redlands landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Redlands is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Redlands, California. It awarded 552 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, University of Redlands is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

Full University of Redlands Report

#6

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
506 Total Awards

With a ranking of #6, Concordia University, Irvine did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 506 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at Concordia University, Irvine are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Concordia University, Irvine Report

#7

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
434 Total Awards
$19,922 Average Tuition & Fees

Loyola Marymount University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 434 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Loyola Marymount. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Loyola Marymount University Report

#8

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
431 Total Awards
$16,518 Average Tuition & Fees

Portland State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Portland, Oregon, the large public school awarded 431 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Portland State University. In 2019-2020 about 20% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Portland State University Report

430 Total Awards
$8,410 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Fullerton ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This large public school is located in Fullerton, California, and it awarded 430 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Cal State Fullerton, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
415 Total Awards
$6,607 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 415 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNLV does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Report

#11

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
387 Total Awards
$9,570 Average Tuition & Fees

San Diego State University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. This large public school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 387 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at SDSU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

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349 Total Awards
$8,087 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Fresno came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Fresno, California, the large public school awarded 349 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Fresno State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

Full California State University - Fresno Report

#13

California State University - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
345 Total Awards
$8,219 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Los Angeles came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, the large public school awarded 345 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

Cal State LA does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 100% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full California State University - Los Angeles Report

#14

University of La Verne

La Verne, California
343 Total Awards
$14,520 Average Tuition & Fees

University of La Verne came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. ULV is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in La Verne, California. It awarded 343 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at ULV are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full University of La Verne Report

342 Total Awards
$17,754 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. This large public school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 342 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UW Seattle. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 7% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Report

#16

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
335 Total Awards
$9,286 Average Tuition & Fees

San Jose State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Jose, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 335 students in 2020-2021.

Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

San Jose State does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 94% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full San Jose State University Report

#17

California State University - Sacramento

Sacramento, California
319 Total Awards
$8,826 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Sacramento ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Sacramento, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 319 students in 2020-2021.

Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Sac State. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Alliant International University

San Diego, California
311 Total Awards
$19,874 Average Tuition & Fees

Alliant International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 311 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at Alliant are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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293 Total Awards
$8,429 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - East Bay landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. This fairly large public school is located in Hayward, California, and it awarded 293 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Cal State East Bay. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full California State University - East Bay Report

#20

California State University - Northridge

Northridge, California
291 Total Awards
$8,477 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Northridge landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. This large public school is located in Northridge, California, and it awarded 291 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

CSUN does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on California State University - Northridge

#21

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
283 Total Awards
$14,320 Average Tuition & Fees

California Baptist University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. California Baptist University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Riverside, California that handed out 283 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Cal Baptist does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 45% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Read full report on California Baptist University

#22

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
272 Total Awards
$27,250 Average Tuition & Fees

University of San Francisco did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 272 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at USFCA, 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 100% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read full report on University of San Francisco

#23

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
256 Total Awards
$13,379 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #23, Eastern Washington University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their master’s degree. EWU is located in Cheney, Washington and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 256 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

EWU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Read full report on Eastern Washington University

#24

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
247 Total Awards
$16,696 Average Tuition & Fees

Azusa Pacific University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 247 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Azusa Pacific is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Read full report on Azusa Pacific University

#25

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
240 Total Awards
$28,410 Average Tuition & Fees

University of San Diego landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree teaching programs. USD is located in San Diego, California and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 240 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at USD. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 24% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of San Diego Report

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Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular teaching schools ranking:

Rank School Location
26 Northcentral University San Diego, CA
26 San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
28 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI

Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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