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

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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.

The Most Popular Online Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 32 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which online doctor'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:

1,081 Total Awards
$26,247 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in San Marcos, California that handed out 1,081 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at USAHS are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#2

Northcentral University

San Diego, California
780 Total Awards
$18,207 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Northcentral University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Online Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Diego, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 780 students in 2020-2021.

Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at Northcentral University are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Northcentral University Report

#3

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
1,914 Total Awards
$61,396 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 32 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the # 3 spot on the list. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 1,914 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 82% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Southern California Report

#4

Brandman University

Irvine, California
167 Total Awards
$12,720 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brandman University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Doctor’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 167 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

Brandman is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#5

Westcliff University

Irvine, California
92 Total Awards
$13,100 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Westcliff University is a great place for students working on their doctor’s degree. Westcliff University is located in Irvine, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 92 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Westcliff University Report

#7

Touro University Nevada

Henderson, Nevada
207 Total Awards
$48,888 Average Tuition & Fees

Touro University Nevada came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Henderson, Nevada, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 207 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

Touro University Nevada is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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31 Total Awards
$12,965 Average Tuition & Fees

California Intercontinental University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. California Intercontinental University is a private for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 31 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out California Intercontinental University. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full California Intercontinental University Report

#9

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
30 Total Awards

Touro University Worldwide did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Los Alamitos, California, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 30 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out TUW. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Touro University Worldwide Report

146 Total Awards
$23,918 Average Tuition & Fees

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 146 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles Report

#11

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
22 Total Awards

Concordia University, Irvine landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 22 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Since the graduate programs at Concordia University, Irvine are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Concordia University, Irvine Report

#11

University of Western States

Portland, Oregon
180 Total Awards
$9,816 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Western States did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 180 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 68% took at least some of their classes online.

Read full report on University of Western States

#13

Alliant International University

San Diego, California
267 Total Awards
$19,874 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Alliant International University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in San Diego, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 267 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Alliant. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Alliant International University Report

#14

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada
485 Total Awards
$6,607 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. This large public school is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and it awarded 485 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Report

#15

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California
319 Total Awards
$19,922 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #15, Loyola Marymount University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in Los Angeles, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 319 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Since the graduate programs at Loyola Marymount are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

Full Loyola Marymount University Report

#16

Abraham Lincoln University

Los Angeles, California
12 Total Awards
$5,000 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Abraham Lincoln University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Abraham Lincoln University is a very small private for-profit school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 12 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Abraham Lincoln University. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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75 Total Awards
$8,087 Average Tuition & Fees

California State University - Fresno did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in Fresno, California, the large public school awarded 75 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Read full report on California State University - Fresno

#18

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
14 Total Awards
$14,320 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #18, California Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. Riverside, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 45% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full California Baptist University Report

#19

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
9 Total Awards

Point Loma Nazarene University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. PLNU is located in San Diego, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 56% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
359 Total Awards
$36,169 Average Tuition & Fees

Pacific University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Forest Grove, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctor’s degrees to 359 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Pacific School of Religion

Berkeley, California
5 Total Awards
$13,834 Average Tuition & Fees

Pacific School of Religion landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree programs. Located in Berkeley, California, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 5 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Since the graduate programs at Pacific School of Religion are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#22

National University

La Jolla, California
4 Total Awards

With a ranking of #22, National University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. National University is a private not-for-profit institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full National University Report

#22

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
4 Total Awards
$20,600 Average Tuition & Fees

Hawaii Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

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

Full Hawaii Pacific University Report

#22

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
39 Total Awards
$12,958 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, University of Alaska Fairbanks did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their doctor’s degree. University of Alaska Fairbanks is a medium-sized public school located in Fairbanks, Alaska that handed out 39 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 87% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Alaska Fairbanks Report

#25

Southern California Seminary

El Cajon, California
5 Total Awards
$17,736 Average Tuition & Fees

Southern California Seminary came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in El Cajon, California, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.

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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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