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2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region

36 Ranked Colleges
6,263 Degrees Awarded
$15,000 Avg Net Price*
Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Business/Commerce is the 16th most popular major in the country with 56,042 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, general business/commerce graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $43,399 and had an average of $26,389 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 6,263 general business/commerce graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,927 and $31,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 36 colleges that offered a degree in general business/commerce. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general business/commerce programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general business/commerce program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region general business students.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for General Business/Commerce in the Far Western US Region

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Out of the 36 schools in the Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Truckee Meadows Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Reno, Nevada, this medium-sized public school awarded 155 diplomas to qualified ’s general business students in 2020-2021.

Truckee Meadows Community College also made our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. The estimated yearly cost for Truckee Meadows Community College is $9,200 for far western us region general business students.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at Truckee Meadows Community College

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Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tacoma Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Tacoma, Washington, and it awarded 70 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tacoma Community College, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Tacoma Community College is $5,792 for Far Western US Region General Business students.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at Tacoma Community College

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 36 schools in the Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Loyola Marymount University landed the #3 spot on the list. Loyola Marymount is a fairly large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 38 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

Loyola Marymount not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Loyola Marymount University is $44,467 for far western us region general business students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Loyola Marymount University General Business/Commerce Report

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Clark College
Vancouver, Washington

Out of the 36 schools in the Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clark College landed the #4 spot on the list. Clark College is a public institution located in Vancouver, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 110 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Clark College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $7,918 for Far Western US Region General Business students per year to attend Clark College.

Full Clark College General Business/Commerce Report

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Biola University
La Mirada, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Biola University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. La Mirada, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general business degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region general business students list, Biola has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Biola is $33,269 for far western us region general business students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% 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%.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Biola

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 70 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

Azusa Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Azusa Pacific is $30,744 for far western us region general business students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Azusa Pacific University

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Olympic College
Bremerton, Washington

Olympic College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #7. OC is a small school located in Bremerton, Washington that handed out 65 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

OC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Olympic College is $7,639 for far western us region general business students.

Full Olympic College General Business/Commerce Report

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DeVry University - California came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. DeVry University - California is a small school located in Pomona, California that handed out 60 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

DeVry University - California also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend DeVry University - California is $29,916 for far western us region general business students.

Full DeVry University - California General Business/Commerce Report

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Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California

Antelope Valley College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Antelope Valley College is a fairly large school located in Lancaster, California that handed out 33 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $9,277 for Far Western US Region General Business students per year to attend Antelope Valley College.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Antelope Valley College

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

Mt. San Antonio College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Walnut, California, this large public school awarded 116 degrees to qualified ’s general business students in 2020-2021.

Mt. SAC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Mt. SAC is $3,144 for Far Western US Region General Business students.

Full Mt. San Antonio College General Business/Commerce Report

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University of Nevada - Reno came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Nevada - Reno is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 156 ’s general business degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNR, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for University of Nevada - Reno is $14,930 for Far Western US Region General Business students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at UNR

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Columbia Basin College
Pasco, Washington

Columbia Basin College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Pasco, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general business degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend CBC is $9,805 for far western us region general business students.

Full Columbia Basin College General Business/Commerce Report

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Spokane Community College
Spokane, Washington

Spokane Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Spokane Community College is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 ’s general business degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for Spokane Community College is $5,173 for Far Western US Region General Business students.

Full Spokane Community College General Business/Commerce Report

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Glendale Community College
Glendale, California

Glendale Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. Glendale, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general business degrees to 60 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $4,191 for far western us region general business students per year to attend GCC.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% 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%.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at GCC

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Yakima Valley College
Yakima, Washington

Yakima Valley College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Yakima, Washington, this small public school awarded 38 degrees to qualified ’s general business students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend YVC is $7,545 for Far Western US Region General Business students.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at Yakima Valley College

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Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, Oregon

With a ranking of #16, Eastern Oregon University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in La Grande, Oregon, and it awarded 27 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

EOU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Eastern Oregon University is $14,436 for Far Western US Region General Business students.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Eastern Oregon University

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American River College
Sacramento, California

American River College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. American River College is a large school located in Sacramento, California that handed out 31 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

American River did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for American River College is $5,561 for Far Western US Region General Business students.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at American River College

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Riverside City College
Riverside, California

With a ranking of #18, Riverside City College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Riverside City College is located in Riverside, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 ’s general business degrees to qualified students.

Riverside City College also took the #23 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Riverside City College is $6,593 for far western us region general business students.

Full Riverside City College General Business/Commerce Report

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Hawaii Pacific University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 12 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

Hawaii Pacific University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Hawaii Pacific University is $29,484 for far western us region general business students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Hawaii Pacific University

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With a ranking of #20, Western Oregon University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Monmouth, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general business degrees to 96 students in 2020-2021.

Western Oregon State College also made our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #11. It costs about $15,214 for far western us region general business students per year to attend Western Oregon University.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at Western Oregon University

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Lower Columbia College
Longview, Washington

Lower Columbia College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Longview, Washington, this small public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified ’s general business students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Lower Columbia College is $7,027 for far western us region general business students.

Full LCC General Business/Commerce Report

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, California

With a ranking of #22, Victor Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Victorville, California, and it awarded 77 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Victor Valley College is $9,477 for far western us region general business students.

Full Victor Valley College General Business/Commerce Report

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California

With a ranking of #23, College of the Desert did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region list. College of the Desert is a public institution located in Palm Desert, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend College of the Desert is $12,571 for far western us region general business students.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at College of the Desert

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Walla Walla University
College Place, Washington

Walla Walla University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Walla Walla U is located in College Place, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s general business degrees to qualified students.

Walla Walla U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Walla Walla U is $22,823 for far western us region general business students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Walla Walla U

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Marymount California University
Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Marymount California University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Business Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and it awarded 33 ’s general business degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend MCU is $28,273 for Far Western US Region General Business students.

Full Marymount California University General Business/Commerce Report

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