by our College Data Analytics Team
Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 556,813 liberal arts / sciences and humanities students received their degree, making the major the 3rd most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,337 and had an average of $17,430 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 142,446 liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,412 and $14,920 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 311 colleges that offered a degree in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. To top this list, a school must have a successful liberal arts / sciences and humanities program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region”.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Portland Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Portland Community College is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,682 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Portland Community College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
Out of the 311 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pasadena City College landed the #2 spot on the list. Pasadena City College is a public institution located in Pasadena, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,428 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Pasadena City College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
Out of the 311 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Golden West College landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Huntington Beach, California, this fairly large public school handed out 4,346 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2020-2021.
Full Golden West College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
Out of the 311 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bakersfield College landed the #4 spot on the list. Bakersfield College is a large school located in Bakersfield, California that handed out 3,466 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Bakersfield College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Riverside City College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region. Located in Riverside, California, this fairly large public school awarded 1,871 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Riverside City College
Bellevue College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. BC is located in Bellevue, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,523 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.
Santa Monica College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. SMC is a large school located in Santa Monica, California that handed out 4,988 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at SMC
Los Angeles Harbor College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Wilmington, California, and it awarded 2,072 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Los Angeles Harbor College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
Moorpark College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Moorpark, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 2,629 students in 2020-2021.
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Chaffey College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Rancho Cucamonga, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 2,083 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Chaffey College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
Lane Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Lane Community College is located in Eugene, Oregon and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,213 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.
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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Lakewood, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 1,195 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Irvine Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #13. This fairly large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 2,541 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Irvine Valley College
With a ranking of #14, Saddleback College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Saddleback College is a fairly large public school situated in Mission Viejo, California. It awarded 3,381 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Saddleback College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
Columbia Basin College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. CBC is located in Pasco, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,068 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.
With a ranking of #16, Norco College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Norco, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 1,056 students in 2020-2021.
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Chemeketa Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salem, Oregon. It awarded 1,039 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
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San Joaquin Delta College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Stockton, California, this fairly large public school awarded 1,047 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2020-2021.
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Los Angeles Pierce College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large school is located in Woodland Hills, California, and it awarded 1,981 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
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Santa Barbara City College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Santa Barbara City College is a fairly large school located in Santa Barbara, California that handed out 2,235 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
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Clark College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Vancouver, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 1,008 students in 2020-2021.
Full Clark College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
With a ranking of #22, Green River College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Auburn, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 992 students in 2020-2021.
Full Green River College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
Ventura College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Ventura College is a public institution located in Ventura, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1,949 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #24, Everett Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Everett Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Everett, Washington. It awarded 932 ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.
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Moreno Valley College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Major in the Far Western US Region list. Moreno Valley, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 915 students in 2020-2021.
Full Moreno Valley College Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Report
Not only did these schools make the top 47 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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