by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 35,945 people earned their degree in health sciences and services, making the major the 34th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, health sciences and services graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $35,887 and had an average of $24,736 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Far Western US region, there were 8,237 health sciences and services graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,093 and $22,816 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 123 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in health sciences and services. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular health sciences and services programs in the United States.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Sierra College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region. Sierra College is a public institution located in Rocklin, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 915 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Sierra College
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - East Bay. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Hayward, California, this fairly large public school handed out 391 diplomas to qualified ’s health science students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Cal State East Bay
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nevada - Reno. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region. University of Nevada - Reno is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 381 ’s health science degrees to qualified students.
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%.
Out of the 123 schools in the Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Long Beach landed the #4 spot on the list. CSULB is a public institution located in Long Beach, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 318 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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%.
Full California State University - Long Beach Health Sciences & Services Report
Out of the 123 schools in the Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Diablo Valley College landed the #5 spot on the list. Diablo Valley College is a fairly large school located in Pleasant Hill, California that handed out 339 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health Sciences & Services at Diablo Valley College
Saddleback College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Saddleback College is located in Mission Viejo, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 233 ’s health science degrees to qualified students.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Saddleback College
With a ranking of #7, Fresno City College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno City College is a large school located in Fresno, California that handed out 232 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health Sciences & Services at Fresno City College
California State University - Channel Islands did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #8. California State University - Channel Islands is a medium-sized public school situated in Camarillo, California. It awarded 220 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
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%.
Portland State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Portland, Oregon, this large public school awarded 213 diplomas to qualified ’s health science students 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 Health Sciences & Services at Portland State University
Citrus College landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Glendora, California, and it awarded 203 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Citrus College
California State University - Dominguez Hills did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #11. CSUDH is a fairly large school located in Carson, California that handed out 176 ’s health science 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%.
California State University - Fullerton did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #12. California State University - Fullerton is a large public school situated in Fullerton, California. It awarded 164 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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%.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at California State University - Fullerton
Skyline College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #13. Skyline College is located in San Bruno, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 157 ’s health science degrees to qualified students.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% 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 full report on Health Sciences & Services at Skyline College
California State University - San Bernardino landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. CSUSB is located in San Bernardino, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 154 ’s health science degrees to qualified students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. 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%.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at California State University - San Bernardino
Southwestern College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Southwestern College is located in Chula Vista, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 138 ’s health science degrees to qualified students.
Read more about Health Sciences & Services at SWC Chula Vista
University of Washington - Bothell Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized school is located in Bothell, Washington, and it awarded 138 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full University of Washington - Bothell Campus Health Sciences & Services Report
California State University - Fresno ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Fresno, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s health science degrees to 132 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full California State University - Fresno Health Sciences & Services Report
Merritt College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Merritt College is a medium-sized school located in Oakland, California that handed out 129 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
West Hills College-Lemoore ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. West Hills College-Lemoore is located in Lemoore, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 124 ’s health science degrees to qualified students.
Full West Hills College-Lemoore Health Sciences & Services Report
Cuesta College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Cuesta College is a public institution located in San Luis Obispo, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 120 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
San Francisco State University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. SFSU is a large public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 110 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Health Sciences & Services at San Francisco State University
With a ranking of #22, Azusa Pacific University College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Azusa Pacific’s University College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Dimas, California. It awarded 107 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Health Sciences & Services at Azusa Pacific University College
Seattle Central College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Seattle Central is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 107 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Health Sciences & Services at Seattle Central College
With a ranking of #24, Gavilan College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Gilroy, California, this small public school awarded 104 degrees to qualified ’s health science students in 2020-2021.
Folsom Lake College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Health Science Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Folsom Lake College is a medium-sized school located in Folsom, California that handed out 102 ’s health science degrees in 2020-2021.
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