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2024 Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region

194 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
25,069 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in registered nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 194 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 25,069 degrees in registered nursing during the 2021-2022 academic year.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School

Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region The registered nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Registered Nursing rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for registered nursing schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Registered Nursing Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Registered Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Registered Nursing
Master's Degrees in Registered Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Registered Nursing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.

Best Schools for Registered Nursing in the Far Western US Region

The schools below may not offer all types of registered nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Registered Nursing

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In CA
594 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Samuel Merritt University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in registered nursing. Samuel Merritt University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Oakland.

There were approximately 594 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Samuel Merritt University

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In CA
208 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Loma Linda University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in registered nursing. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.

There were approximately 208 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Loma Linda University

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Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
130th Most Popular In CA
72 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Pacific College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Pacific College is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 72 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Pacific College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Pacific College

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In WA
233 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in registered nursing needs to check out Seattle University. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.

There were roughly 233 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Seattle University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OR
392 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Portland, OHSU is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 392 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at OHSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Oregon Health & Science University

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In CA
153 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

UCSF is a small public university located in the city of San Francisco.

There were about 153 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UCSF in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of California - San Francisco

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In WA
280 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 280 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
934 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

West Coast University - Orange County is a small private for-profit university located in the large city of Anaheim.

There were roughly 934 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at West Coast University - Orange County in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from West Coast University - Orange County

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In OR
364 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Portland. This university ranks 4th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 364 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Portland in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Portland

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
67th Most Popular In CA
146 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Western University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Pomona.

There were about 146 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Western University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Western University of Health Sciences

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
346 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of San Francisco, USFCA is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #164 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USFCA is a great university overall.

There were about 346 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of San Francisco

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA
889 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 43rd out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 889 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Azusa Pacific University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In CA
305 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

MSMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. This university ranks 52nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 305 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at MSMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Mount Saint Mary’s University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NV
265 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Las Vegas, UNLV is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNLV is a great university overall.

There were approximately 265 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNLV in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NV
291 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Roseman University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Henderson.

There were roughly 291 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Roseman University of Health Sciences

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In WA
206 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Gonzaga is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Spokane. A Best Colleges rank of #172 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Gonzaga is a great university overall.

There were approximately 206 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Gonzaga in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Gonzaga University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In CA
314 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #186 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CSULB is a great university overall.

There were approximately 314 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from California State University - Long Beach

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National University
San Diego, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In CA
401 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

National University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. This university ranks 33rd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 401 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from National University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In CA
229 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of San Diego, SDSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SDSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 229 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from San Diego State University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA
892 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

West Coast University - Los Angeles is a small private for-profit university located in the city of North Hollywood.

There were approximately 892 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at West Coast University - Los Angeles in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from West Coast University - Los Angeles

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In CA
485 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Cal State Fullerton is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fullerton. This university ranks 41st out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 485 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Cal State Fullerton in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from California State University - Fullerton

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
25th Most Popular In CA
156 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of San Diego, PLNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 69th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 156 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at PLNU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Point Loma Nazarene University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NV
168 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.

There were about 168 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UNR in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from University of Nevada - Reno

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
433 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Wazzu is a very large public university located in the distant town of Pullman. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.

There were about 433 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from Washington State University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
32nd Most Popular In CA
122 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 56th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 122 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Delta in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in registered nursing from San Joaquin Delta College

Rest of the Top Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

RankCollegeLocation
30West Coast University - OntarioOntario, CA
31California State University - FresnoFresno, CA
32University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI
33Pacific Union CollegeAngwin, CA
34San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CA
35Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA
36California State University - StanislausTurlock, CA
37San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
38Fresno City CollegeFresno, CA

Best Registered Nursing Colleges by State

Explore the best registered nursing colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
California99915,534
Washington8313,565
Oregon5871,412
Nevada3541,828
Hawaii267519
Alaska167171

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One of 23 majors within the Nursing area of study, Registered Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1,208
Nursing Practice596
Nursing Administration523
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing280
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing236
Nursing Science225
Clinical Nurse Specialist138
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing130
Clinical Nurse Leader93
Nurse Anesthetist62

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