by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
Health/Medical Prep Programs is the 104th most popular major in the country with 9,210 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, health/medical prep programs graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,184 and had an average of $21,459 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,003 health/medical prep programs graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,512 and $21,699 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 49 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in health/medical prep programs. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their health/medical prep programs program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region”.
Out of the 49 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Mendocino College landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Ukiah, California, this small public school handed out 91 diplomas to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Mendocino College
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend National University of Natural Medicine. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region. NUNM is a small school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 13 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 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 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at National University of Natural Medicine
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alaska Anchorage. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. UAA is a public institution located in Anchorage, Alaska. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 109 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at University of Alaska Anchorage
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Sierra College. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region. Rocklin, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 207 students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Merced College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region. Merced Community College District is a medium-sized school located in Merced, California that handed out 67 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #6, Central Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large school is located in Ellensburg, Washington, and it awarded 64 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Oregon State University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school awarded 148 degrees to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #8, Western University of Health Sciences did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Pomona, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 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 0.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full Western University of Health Sciences Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
Western Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #9. Western Washington University is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 62 ’s 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%.
Walla Walla University ranked #10 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in College Place, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified ’s medical prep students 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 full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Walla Walla U
Mount Saint Mary’s University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
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%. 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 more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Mount Saint Mary’s University
Seattle Pacific University ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 10 students 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 Health/Medical Prep Programs at Seattle Pacific University
Truckee Meadows Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Truckee Meadows Community College is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s medical prep degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Truckee Meadows Community College
California Baptist University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 4 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
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 full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Cal Baptist
Glendale Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large school is located in Glendale, California, and it awarded 0 ’s medical prep 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%.
With a ranking of #15, Southern Oregon University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized public school situated in Ashland, Oregon. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Southern Oregon University
Hartnell College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Hartnell College is a medium-sized school located in Salinas, California that handed out 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
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Merritt College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Oakland, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
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West Los Angeles College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. West Los Angeles College is a public institution located in Culver City, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Santa Ana College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Santa Ana, California, this large public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
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Fresno Pacific University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Fresno Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Fresno Pacific University
Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Santa Rosa Junior College is a public institution located in Santa Rosa, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Santa Rosa Junior College
Heritage University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Heritage University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Toppenish, Washington. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at Heritage University
College of the Desert landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. College of the Desert is a fairly large school located in Palm Desert, California that handed out 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Full College of the Desert Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
College of San Mateo ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in San Mateo, California, this medium-sized public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
Cuesta College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Cuesta College is a medium-sized public school situated in San Luis Obispo, California. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Citrus College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Glendora, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health/Medical Prep Programs at Citrus College
Diablo Valley College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Diablo Valley College is a fairly large public school situated in Pleasant Hill, California. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
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Orange Coast College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Orange Coast College is located in Costa Mesa, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees to qualified students.
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Gavilan College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Gilroy, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
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Lassen Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Lassen Community College is a small school located in Susanville, California that handed out 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Lassen Community College Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
Fullerton College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Fullerton College is a public institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
West Hills College-Lemoore landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Lemoore, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
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Monterey Peninsula College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Monterey, California, and it awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Monterey Peninsula College Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
Irvine Valley College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Irvine Valley College Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
Cuyamaca College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Cuyamaca College is a public institution located in El Cajon, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Folsom Lake College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Folsom Lake is a public institution located in Folsom, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Holy Names University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. HNU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Oakland, California. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 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 3.5% 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 Holy Names University Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
MiraCosta College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Oceanside, California, this fairly large public school handed out 0 diplomas to qualified ’s medical prep students in 2020-2021.
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Southwestern College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. SWC Chula Vista is a public institution located in Chula Vista, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Canada College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Canada College is a small public school situated in Redwood City, California. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
University of Saint Katherine landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in San Marcos, California, and it awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Health/Medical Prep Programs at University of Saint Katherine
Mt. Hood Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Mt. Hood Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Gresham, Oregon. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
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El Camino College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. El Camino College is located in Torrance, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees to qualified students.
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City College of San Francisco ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. City College of San Francisco is a fairly large public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
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Northwest University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Kirkland, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 0 diplomas to qualified ’s medical prep students 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.
Full Northwest University Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
Fresno City College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno City College is a large school located in Fresno, California that handed out 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Fresno City College Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
West Hills College-Coalinga landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Coalinga, California, and it awarded 0 ’s medical prep degrees in 2020-2021.
Full West Hills College-Coalinga Health/Medical Prep Programs Report
Saint Mary’s College of California landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Medical Prep Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Moraga, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s medical prep degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 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 2.0% 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%.
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