by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 189 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. Combined, these schools handed out 24,040 associate degrees in health professions to qualified students.
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The health professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Loma Linda University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health professions. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Loma Linda University
Pacific College is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in health professions. Pacific College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.More information about a associate in health professions from Pacific College
Mount Saint Mary's University is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in health professions. Located in the city of Los Angeles, MSMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Mount Saint Mary’s University
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health professions has to look into San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova. Located in the small city of Rancho Cordova, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Carrington College, Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Carrington College, Sacramento
is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Temecula.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
Located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill, Western Career College-Pleasant Hill is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Carrington College-Pleasant Hill
Cuesta College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.More information about a associate in health professions from Cuesta College
BC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Bellevue.More information about a associate in health professions from Bellevue College
Delta is a large public college located in the large city of Stockton.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Delta College
Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Saddleback College
L.A. County School of Nursing is a small public college located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a associate in health professions from Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
Located in the city of Bakersfield, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Fresno City College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Fresno.More information about a associate in health professions from Fresno City College
PUC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Angwin.More information about a associate in health professions from Pacific Union College
Located in the large suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Foothill College
OIT is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.More information about a associate in health professions from Oregon Institute of Technology
is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Ontario.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Cypress College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Cypress.More information about a associate in health professions from Cypress College
Located in the suburb of Los Angeles, CDU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
SRJC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Rosa.More information about a associate in health professions from Santa Rosa Junior College
UAA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Anchorage.More information about a associate in health professions from University of Alaska Anchorage
CSN is a very large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in health professions from College of Southern Nevada
Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Butte College
Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle Central is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Seattle Central College
Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Mt. San Antonio College | Walnut, CA |
| 30 | Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA |
| 31 | Riverside City College | Riverside, CA |
| 32 | Unitek College | Fremont, CA |
| 33 | Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA |
| 34 | Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA |
| 35 | Sacramento City College | Sacramento, CA |
| 36 | Oregon Coast Community College | Newport, OR |
| 37 | North Seattle College | Seattle, WA |
Explore the best health professions colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 17,091 |
| Oregon | 35 | 1,277 |
| Nevada | 35 | 1,031 |
| Washington | 33 | 3,938 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 320 |
| Alaska | 22 | 250 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 8,726 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,927 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 3,917 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2,485 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 1,168 |
| Dental Support Services | 1,155 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,046 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 581 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 499 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 160 |