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2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region

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Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region

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Teacher Education is the 97th most popular major in the country with 9,949 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,962 teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 31 colleges that offered a degree in teacher education. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their teacher education program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region

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

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

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Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, California

Out of the 31 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pacific Oaks College landed the #1 spot on the list. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s teacher education degrees to 57 students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Pacific Oaks College Teacher Education Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s teacher education degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Teacher Education at Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program

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University of Redlands
Redlands, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Redlands. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region. Redlands, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s teacher education degrees to 229 students in 2020-2021.

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%.

Read more about Teacher Education at University of Redlands

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George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

Out of the 31 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Fox University landed the #4 spot on the list. Newberg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s teacher education degrees to 90 students 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%.

Full George Fox University Teacher Education Report

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Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Claremont Graduate University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region. Claremont Graduate University is located in Claremont, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 44 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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 Teacher Education at Claremont Graduate University

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American Jewish University
Los Angeles, California

American Jewish University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. AJU is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Teacher Education at American Jewish University

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, Oregon

Pacific University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 48 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national 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 Teacher Education at Pacific University

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The Master's University and Seminary
Santa Clarita, California

The Master’s University and Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. The Master’s University is located in Santa Clarita, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified 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%.

Read more about Teacher Education at The Master’s University

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University of Antelope Valley
Lancaster, California

University of Antelope Valley landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. UAV is located in Lancaster, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% 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 UAV Teacher Education Report

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Western Oregon University
Monmouth, Oregon

With a ranking of #10, Western Oregon University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region list. Western Oregon State College is a public institution located in Monmouth, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 34 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Western Oregon University

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Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, Oregon

Eastern Oregon University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #11. La Grande, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s teacher education degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Teacher Education at Eastern Oregon University

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University of the People
Pasadena, California

University of the People came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large school is located in Pasadena, California, and it awarded 26 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of the People Teacher Education Report

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Southern Oregon University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized public school situated in Ashland, Oregon. It awarded 143 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Southern Oregon University

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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington

Seattle University ranked #14 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 48 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

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 low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% 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 more about Teacher Education at Seattle University

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University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

University of Oregon came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. UO is located in Eugene, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 349 ’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% 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 more about Teacher Education at University of Oregon

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Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, California

Fresno Pacific University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #16. Fresno Pacific University is located in Fresno, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 ’s teacher education 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%.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Fresno Pacific University

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Heritage University
Toppenish, Washington

Heritage University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Heritage University is a small school located in Toppenish, Washington that handed out 4 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 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 5.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Teacher Education at Heritage University

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Warner Pacific University
Portland, Oregon

With a ranking of #18, Warner Pacific University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Portland, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s teacher education 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.

Full Warner Pacific Teacher Education Report

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Touro University California
Vallejo, California

With a ranking of #19, Touro University California did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region list. Touro University California is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Vallejo, California. It awarded 5 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% 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%.

Read more about Teacher Education at TUC

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University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #20. University of California - Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 261 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Read full report on Teacher Education at University of California - Irvine

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Dominican University of California
San Rafael, California

Dominican University of California landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. DUofC is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Rafael, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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.

Full DUofC Teacher Education Report

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Sierra Nevada College
Incline Village, Nevada

Sierra Nevada College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region list. SNC is a small school located in Incline Village, Nevada that handed out 1 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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With a ranking of #24, University of California - Berkeley did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region list. UC Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 50 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Teacher Education at UC Berkeley

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Northcentral University
San Diego, California

Northcentral University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Teacher Education Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 3 ’s teacher education degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Northcentral University Teacher Education Report

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