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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Communications in the Far Western US Region

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Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Communications is the 67th most popular major in the country with 12,001 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,687 communications graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 42 colleges that offer a degree in communications. To top this list, a school must have a successful communications program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region communication arts students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Santa Barbara. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region. University of California - Santa Barbara is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 469 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% 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 full report on Communications at UCSB

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Out of the 42 schools in the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Davis landed the #2 spot on the list. University of California - Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 300 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% 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 University of California - Davis Communications Report

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Out of the 42 schools in the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school awarded 271 degrees to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at UCSD

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 185 students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% 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 University of California - Los Angeles Communications Report

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University of San Diego
San Diego, California

Out of the 42 schools in the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of San Diego landed the #5 spot on the list. University of San Diego is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 100 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% 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 USD Communications Report

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John Paul the Great Catholic University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. JPCatholic is a private not-for-profit institution located in Escondido, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 55 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full JPCatholic Communications Report

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington

Central Washington University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. Central Washington University is a fairly large public school situated in Ellensburg, Washington. It awarded 29 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communications at Central Washington University

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Concordia University, Irvine landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Concordia University, Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% 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 Communications at Concordia University, Irvine

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National University
La Jolla, California

National University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 23 ’s communication arts degrees 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%.

Read full report on Communications at National University

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University of the Pacific
Stockton, California

With a ranking of #10, University of the Pacific did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. University of the Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Stockton, California. It awarded 22 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Pacific Communications Report

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University of Portland
Portland, Oregon

University of Portland landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.6% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Communications at University of Portland

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Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington

Northwest University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kirkland, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Communications at Northwest University

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Oregon Institute of Technology
Klamath Falls, Oregon

Oregon Institute of Technology came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, and it awarded 13 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at Oregon Institute of Technology

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With a ranking of #13, Hawaii Pacific University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 13 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

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 Communications at Hawaii Pacific University

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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California

Pepperdine University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. Pepperdine is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Malibu, California. It awarded 13 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on Communications at Pepperdine University

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Nevada State College
Henderson, Nevada

Nevada State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Nevada State College is a public institution located in Henderson, Nevada. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at NSC

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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

With a ranking of #16, The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. Santa Clarita, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s communication arts degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at The Master’s University

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Vanguard University of Southern California landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Vanguard is a small school located in Costa Mesa, California that handed out 12 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 5.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Vanguard Communications Report

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San Diego Christian College
Santee, California

With a ranking of #19, San Diego Christian College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. San Diego Christian College is located in Santee, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Read more about Communications at San Diego Christian College

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Saint Martin's University
Lacey, Washington

With a ranking of #20, Saint Martin’s University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. Saint Martin’s is located in Lacey, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 ’s communication arts degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at Saint Martin’s University

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Palomar College
San Marcos, California

With a ranking of #21, Palomar College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in San Marcos, California, this fairly large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

Full Palomar College Communications Report

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Life Pacific College
San Dimas, California

Life Pacific College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. Life Pacific College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Dimas, California. It awarded 8 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full LIFE Bible College Communications Report

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Linn-Benton Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Linn-Benton Community College is a small school located in Albany, Oregon that handed out 7 ’s communication arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communications at LBCC

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Woodbury University
Burbank, California

Woodbury University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Burbank, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 degrees to qualified ’s communication arts students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Communications at Woodbury University

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Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, California

Los Angeles Valley College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Communication Arts Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Los Angeles Valley College is a public institution located in Valley Glen, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Communications at LAVC

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