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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Elementary Education is the 17th most popular major in the country with 43,003 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,761 elementary education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 74 colleges that offer a degree in elementary education. That schools that top this list have a program in elementary education in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.

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Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region”.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Elementary Education in the Far Western US Region

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Out of the 74 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs landed the #1 spot on the list. Spokane, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Whitworth University - Adult Degree Programs

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Heritage University
Toppenish, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Heritage University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Heritage University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Toppenish, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 46 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 5.0% 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 Elementary Education at Heritage University

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Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, Nevada

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Sierra Nevada College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Incline Village, Nevada, and it awarded 27 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

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. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at SNC

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Washington University. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region. CWU is located in Ellensburg, Washington and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 385 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Full CWU Elementary Education Report

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Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, Oregon

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Oregon University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Eastern Oregon University is located in La Grande, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Elementary Education at Eastern Oregon University

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Linfield University - McMinnville Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in McMinnville, Oregon, and it awarded 24 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% 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 Elementary Education at Linfield University - McMinnville Campus

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Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington

With a ranking of #7, Whitworth University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Whitworth University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Spokane, Washington. It awarded 57 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Elementary Education at Whitworth University

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Antioch University - Seattle
Seattle, Washington

Antioch University - Seattle ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Antioch University - Seattle is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 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 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Antioch University - Seattle Elementary Education Report

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Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, Hawaii

Hawaii Pacific University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 47 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% 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 more about Elementary Education at Hawaii Pacific University

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William Jessup University
Rocklin, California

William Jessup University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Rocklin, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 28 diplomas to qualified ’s elementary teaching students 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%.

Read more about Elementary Education at William Jessup University

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

With a ranking of #11, George Fox University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Newberg, Oregon, and it awarded 66 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at George Fox University

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Bushnell University
Eugene, Oregon

Bushnell University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Eugene, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified ’s elementary teaching students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.5%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Elementary Education at Bushnell University

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With a ranking of #13, University of Alaska Southeast did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. UAS is a public institution located in Juneau, Alaska. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full University of Alaska Southeast Elementary Education Report

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Brandman University
Irvine, California

Brandman University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. Brandman University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 191 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Elementary Education at Brandman

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Chaminade University of Honolulu ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Chaminade University of Honolulu is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 36 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. 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.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Chaminade University of Honolulu

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Nevada State College
Henderson, Nevada

Nevada State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Henderson, Nevada is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 42 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Nevada State College Elementary Education Report

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Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, Washington

Pacific Lutheran University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #17. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tacoma, Washington. It awarded 32 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at PLU

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Warner Pacific University
Portland, Oregon

Warner Pacific University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Warner Pacific is a small school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 6 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Warner Pacific

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City University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington

City University of Seattle did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #19. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s elementary teaching degrees to 26 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Elementary Education at City University of Seattle

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Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington

Northwest University ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Northwest University is a small school located in Kirkland, Washington that handed out 14 ’s elementary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Northwest University Elementary Education Report

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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, California

With a ranking of #21, Point Loma Nazarene University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in San Diego, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 50 degrees to qualified ’s elementary teaching students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Elementary Education at Point Loma Nazarene University

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Brigham Young University - Hawaii did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #22. BYU - H is a private not-for-profit institution located in Laie, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 27 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Brigham Young University - Hawaii Elementary Education Report

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Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, California

Fresno Pacific University ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno Pacific is located in Fresno, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 ’s elementary teaching degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.5% 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 Fresno Pacific Elementary Education Report

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Southern Oregon University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #24. Southern Oregon University is a public institution located in Ashland, Oregon. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 42 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Elementary Education at Southern Oregon University

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With a ranking of #25, Saint Mary’s College of California did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Elementary Teaching Major in the Far Western US Region list. SMC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Moraga, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 124 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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.

Full SMC Elementary Education Report

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