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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Radio & Television in the Far Western US Region

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Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 6,559 people earned their degree in radio and television, making the major the 131st most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,223 radio and television graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 64 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in radio and television. That schools that top this list have a program in radio and television in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region

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

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Radio & Television in the Far Western US Region

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Northridge. The school came in at #1 for the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region. California State University - Northridge is a large school located in Northridge, California that handed out 427 ’s TV 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%.

Full California State University - Northridge Radio & Television Report

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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend San Francisco State University. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region. San Francisco, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 194 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% 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 SFSU Radio & Television Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Monterey Bay. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region. Located in Seaside, California, this medium-sized public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

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 more about Radio & Television at CSUMB

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - Los Angeles. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 147 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Radio & Television at California State University - Los Angeles

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fullerton. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 185 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full Cal State Fullerton Radio & Television Report

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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, California

College of San Mateo landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. College of San Mateo is a medium-sized public school situated in San Mateo, California. It awarded 18 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Radio & Television at College of San Mateo

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Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, California

Los Angeles Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Valley Glen, California, and it awarded 46 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at LAVC

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Walla Walla University
College Place, Washington

Walla Walla University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. Walla Walla University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in College Place, Washington. It awarded 6 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Radio & Television at Walla Walla University

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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, California

With a ranking of #9, Cosumnes River College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region list. Cosumnes River College is a fairly large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 23 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Cosumnes River Radio & Television Report

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, California

Fullerton College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fullerton College is a fairly large school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 56 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Fullerton College Radio & Television Report

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California

Diablo Valley College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Pleasant Hill, California, and it awarded 38 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Radio & Television at Diablo Valley College

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De Anza College
Cupertino, California

De Anza College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Cupertino, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 35 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at De Anza College

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Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Los Angeles, California, this fairly large public school handed out 44 degrees to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

Full Los Angeles City College Radio & Television Report

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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California

College of the Desert ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region list. Palm Desert, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s TV degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

Full College of the Desert Radio & Television Report

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, California

With a ranking of #15, Moorpark College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region list. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school situated in Moorpark, California. It awarded 57 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at Moorpark College

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Oxnard College
Oxnard, California

Oxnard College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Oxnard, California, and it awarded 22 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Oxnard College Radio & Television Report

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California

Long Beach City College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Long Beach, California, this large public school handed out 44 diplomas to qualified ’s TV students in 2020-2021.

Full Long Beach City College Radio & Television Report

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California

Southwestern College ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region list. SWC Chula Vista is located in Chula Vista, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s TV degrees to qualified students.

Full SWC Chula Vista Radio & Television Report

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San Diego City College
San Diego, California

San Diego City College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. San Diego City College is a public institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at San Diego City College

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San Jose State University
San Jose, California

San Jose State University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region list. San Jose State University is located in San Jose, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 77 ’s TV degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Radio & Television at San Jose State University

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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California

Pasadena City College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pasadena City College is a large school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 65 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at Pasadena City College

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Glendale Community College
Glendale, California

Glendale Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #22. GCC is a fairly large school located in Glendale, California that handed out 17 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

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 full report on Radio & Television at Glendale Community College

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Berkeley City College
Berkeley, California

Berkeley City College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #23. Berkeley City College is a medium-sized school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 6 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at Berkeley City College

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

Mt. San Antonio College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large school is located in Walnut, California, and it awarded 33 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Radio & Television at Mt. San Antonio College

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Solano Community College
Fairfield, California

Solano Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on TV Major in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Fairfield, California, and it awarded 14 ’s TV degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Radio & Television at Solano Community College

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