by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 118 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8,712 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.
The registered nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Pacific College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Pacific College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Pacific College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in registered nursing has to take a look at Mount Saint Mary's University. MSMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Mount Saint Mary’s University
San Joaquin Delta College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from San Joaquin Delta College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in registered nursing has to check out Pacific Union College. Located in the rural area of Angwin, PUC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Pacific Union College
Located in the city of Los Angeles, L.A. County School of Nursing is a public college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Fresno City College
Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Sacramento.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Carrington College, Sacramento
Located in the city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Santa Rosa Junior College
Butte College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Oroville.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Butte College
Located in the midsize city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Bellevue College
Seattle Central is a small public college located in the city of Seattle.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Seattle Central College
Located in the medium-sized city of Ontario, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Riverside City College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Riverside.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Riverside City College
Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from College of Southern Nevada
Located in the rural area of Newport, Oregon Coast Community College is a public college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Oregon Coast Community College
Saddleback College is a large public college located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Saddleback College
Merced Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Merced.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Merced College
Here are some additional great schools for Registered Nursing students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Highline College | Des Moines, WA |
| 19 | Modesto Junior College | Modesto, CA |
| 20 | College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA |
| 21 | Pasadena City College | Pasadena, CA |
| 22 | San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA |
| 23 | Yakima Valley College | Yakima, WA |
| 24 | Shoreline Community College | Shoreline, WA |
| 25 | Glendale Community College | Glendale, CA |
Explore the best registered nursing schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 405 | 5,581 |
| Washington | 288 | 1,825 |
| Oregon | 260 | 608 |
| Nevada | 185 | 519 |
| Hawaii | 79 | 135 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 14 |
