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2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

92 Schools Ranked
$16,904 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$23,486 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 92 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which online bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#2

National University

La Jolla, California
1,800 Total Awards
$32,281 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means National University is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 1,800 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,281 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full National University Report

#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
3,157 Total Awards
$8,685 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,810 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Washington University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CWU is a public institution located in Ellensburg, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,157 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CWU is $8,685. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,213. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CWU accumulate an average of $22,810 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

Brandman University

Irvine, California
1,308 Total Awards
$12,480 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,173 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Brandman University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 1,308 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Brandman is $12,480. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Brandman accumulate an average of $31,173 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

Brandman is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Brandman University Report

#5

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
766 Total Awards
$25,424 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,764 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Academy of Art University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in San Francisco, California, the medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 766 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Academy of Art University, expect to pay an average of $25,424 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,764 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, Oregon
584 Total Awards
$9,696 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,594 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Oregon University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Eastern Oregon University is a small public school located in La Grande, Oregon that handed out 584 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Oregon who attend EOU full time pay an average of $9,696 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,386. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from EOU accumulate an average of $29,594 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Eastern Oregon University Report

#7

University of the People

Pasadena, California
445 Total Awards

University of the People did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Pasadena, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 445 students in 2020-2021.

Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, University of the People is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#8

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
1,175 Total Awards
$33,452 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,110 Avg Student Debt

Fresno Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Fresno Pacific is located in Fresno, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,175 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific is $33,452. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Fresno Pacific accumulate an average of $26,110 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 8% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
719 Total Awards
$11,732 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,808 Avg Student Debt

Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. OIT is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 719 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Oregon who attend OIT full time pay an average of $11,732 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $32,625. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $30,808 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
568 Total Awards
$9,221 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,370 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, University of Alaska Fairbanks did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Fairbanks, Alaska is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 568 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,221 in tuition and fees if they attend UAF full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,654. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,370 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Azusa Pacific University College

San Dimas, California
298 Total Awards
$38,730 Avg Student Debt

Azusa Pacific University College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in San Dimas, California, and it awarded 298 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,730 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Azusa Pacific’s University College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#12

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
498 Total Awards
$30,020 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,890 Avg Student Debt

Hawaii Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Hawaii Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 498 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Hawaii Pacific University, expect to pay an average of $30,020 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,890 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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9,451 Total Awards
$12,076 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,284 Avg Student Debt

University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9,451 students in 2020-2021.

Students from Washington who attend UW Seattle full time pay an average of $12,076 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $39,906. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Seattle accumulate an average of $18,284 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 13% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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3,776 Total Awards
$7,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,973 Avg Student Debt

California State University - Dominguez Hills landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Carson, California, the fairly large public school awarded 3,776 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUDH full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,940. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,973 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

CSUDH is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii
333 Total Awards
$27,454 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,683 Avg Student Debt

Chaminade University of Honolulu landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Chaminade University of Honolulu is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 333 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Chaminade University of Honolulu, expect to pay an average of $27,454 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Chaminade University of Honolulu accumulate an average of $22,683 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

University of La Verne

La Verne, California
1,220 Total Awards
$45,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,854 Avg Student Debt

University of La Verne landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. University of La Verne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in La Verne, California that handed out 1,220 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,850 to cover tuition and fees at ULV. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,854 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, ULV is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#17

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska
1,044 Total Awards
$8,750 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,246 Avg Student Debt

University of Alaska Anchorage came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UAA is located in Anchorage, Alaska and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,044 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAA is $8,750. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,228. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,246 in student loans. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Alaska Anchorage Report

#18

Los Angeles Film School

Hollywood, California
516 Total Awards
$40,217 Avg Student Debt

Los Angeles Film School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Hollywood, California, and it awarded 516 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from LA Film School accumulate an average of $40,217 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
155 Total Awards
$29,693 Avg Student Debt

City University of Seattle landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Seattle, Washington, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 155 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,693 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

Full City University of Seattle Report

#20

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
140 Total Awards
$11,343 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,348 Avg Student Debt

Golden Gate University - San Francisco did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Golden Gate University - San Francisco is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 140 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $11,343 to cover tuition and fees at Golden Gate University - San Francisco. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Golden Gate University - San Francisco accumulate an average of $35,348 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Golden Gate University - San Francisco Report

#21

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
125 Total Awards
$14,640 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,040 Avg Student Debt

Touro University Worldwide came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Los Alamitos, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 125 students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend TUW, expect to pay an average of $14,640 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,040 in student loans. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

University of Western States

Portland, Oregon
124 Total Awards

University of Western States landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Western States Chiropractic College is located in Portland, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 124 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Western States Chiropractic College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#23

Westcliff University

Irvine, California
113 Total Awards
$16,550 Average Tuition & Fees

Westcliff University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small private for-profit school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 113 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Westcliff University, expect to pay an average of $16,550 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 68% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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1,594 Total Awards
$12,196 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,619 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,594 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Washington who attend UW Tacoma full time pay an average of $12,196 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $40,026. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,619 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 21% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#25

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon
976 Total Awards
$10,269 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,633 Avg Student Debt

Western Oregon University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Western Oregon University is a small public school located in Monmouth, Oregon that handed out 976 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Western Oregon State College is $10,269. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,709. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,633 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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