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Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region

82 Schools Ranked
$25,866 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,414 Avg Student Debt

With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 82 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

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#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
1,699 Total Awards
$58,416 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,541 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Stanford, California. It awarded 1,699 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Stanford is $58,416. 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 Stanford accumulate an average of $14,541 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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#2

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
6,178 Total Awards
$12,701 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,222 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Washington State University is a large public school located in Pullman, Washington that handed out 6,178 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Wazzu is $12,701. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,385. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wazzu accumulate an average of $20,222 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Wazzu. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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114 Total Awards
$32,943 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Warner Pacific College ADP is located in Portland, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,943 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Warner Pacific College ADP. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#4

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills, California
76 Total Awards
$1,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,019 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Foothill College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in the Far Western US Region . Los Altos Hills, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 76 students in 2021-2022.

Students from California who attend Foothill College full time pay an average of $1,565 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,510. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,019 in student loans.

Foothill College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#5

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
869 Total Awards
$53,682 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,151 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of the Pacific. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Stockton, California, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 869 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $53,682 to cover tuition and fees at Pacific. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Pacific accumulate an average of $22,151 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

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111 Total Awards
$4,710 Average Tuition & Fees

Lake Washington Institute of Technology landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Kirkland, Washington, the small public school awarded 111 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,710 in tuition and fees if they attend LWTech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,390.

LWTech does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#7

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, Oregon
721 Total Awards
$12,122 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,101 Avg Student Debt

Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. OIT is a public institution located in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 721 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Oregon who attend OIT full time pay an average of $12,122 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,956. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from OIT accumulate an average of $22,101 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OIT. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Oregon Institute of Technology Report

#8

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
488 Total Awards
$52,072 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,788 Avg Student Debt

Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Pacific is located in Forest Grove, Oregon and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 488 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Pacific, expect to pay an average of $52,072 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Pacific accumulate an average of $21,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Pacific, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 23% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#9

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, California
394 Total Awards
$49,426 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,811 Avg Student Debt

Dominican University of California ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. DUofC is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Rafael, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 394 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at DUofC is $49,426. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,811 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DUofC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#10

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
736 Total Awards
$39,540 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,825 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, George Fox University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. GFU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newberg, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 736 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $39,540 to cover tuition and fees at GFU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from GFU accumulate an average of $21,825 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GFU. During the 2020-2021 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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9,719 Total Awards
$12,242 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,616 Avg Student Debt

University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,719 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $12,242 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Seattle. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $40,740. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,616 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that UW Seattle does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 21% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Report

#12

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
5,642 Total Awards
$64,726 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,843 Avg Student Debt

University of Southern California came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. USC is located in Los Angeles, California and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 5,642 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend USC, expect to pay an average of $64,726 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 $14,843 in student loans.

USC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#13

Seattle Central College

Seattle, Washington
79 Total Awards
$4,865 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,328 Avg Student Debt

Seattle Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in Seattle, Washington, the small public school handed out 79 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Seattle Central is $4,865. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,354. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,328 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Seattle Central. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#14

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
8,969 Total Awards
$8,174 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,840 Avg Student Debt

San Diego State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in San Diego, California, the large public school awarded 8,969 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from California who attend SDSU full time pay an average of $8,174 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,054. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SDSU accumulate an average of $16,840 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

SDSU does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

Full San Diego State University Report

1,863 Total Awards
$12,224 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,034 Avg Student Debt

University of Washington - Bothell Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. UW Bothell is located in Bothell, Washington and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,863 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Washington who attend UW Bothell full time pay an average of $12,224 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $40,722. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,034 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UW Bothell. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 17% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
1,375 Total Awards
$51,324 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,744 Avg Student Debt

Seattle University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Seattle, Washington, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,375 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Seattle U is $51,324. 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 Seattle U accumulate an average of $19,744 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Seattle U. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Notre Dame de Namur University

Belmont, California
46 Total Awards
$25,955 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Notre Dame de Namur University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. NDNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Belmont, California. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NDNU accumulate an average of $25,955 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Full Notre Dame de Namur University Report

#18

The University of Arizona Global Campus

San Diego, California
6,531 Total Awards
$13,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,903 Avg Student Debt

The University of Arizona Global Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. The University of Arizona Global Campus is a large private for-profit school located in San Diego, California that handed out 6,531 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend UAGC, expect to pay an average of $13,160 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAGC accumulate an average of $32,903 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UAGC 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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#19

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
684 Total Awards
$34,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,208 Avg Student Debt

Fresno Pacific University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Fresno, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 684 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific is $34,188. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,208 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Fresno Pacific. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.

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6,364 Total Awards
$7,439 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,594 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Pomona, California, and it awarded 6,364 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cal Poly Pomona is $7,439. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,319. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal Poly Pomona accumulate an average of $17,594 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Cal Poly Pomona does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#21

Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington
3,467 Total Awards
$8,967 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,507 Avg Student Debt

Western Washington University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. WWU is a public institution located in Bellingham, Washington. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,467 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Washington who attend WWU full time pay an average of $8,967 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,873. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from WWU accumulate an average of $18,507 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at WWU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

Full Western Washington University Report

#22

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

Visalia, California
160 Total Awards
$18,756 Avg Student Debt

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Visalia, California, the small private for-profit school awarded 160 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia accumulate an average of $18,756 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#23

Pacific Union College

Angwin, California
119 Total Awards
$33,678 Average Tuition & Fees

Pacific Union College ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. PUC is located in Angwin, California and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 119 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

PUC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $33,678. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at PUC. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#24

National University

San Diego, California
1,758 Total Awards
$28,754 Avg Student Debt

National University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in San Diego, California, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,758 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,754 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at National University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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4,117 Total Awards
$7,972 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,500 Avg Student Debt

California State University - Chico came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Chico, California, and it awarded 4,117 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Chico State is $7,972. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,852. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,500 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Chico State. During the 2020-2021 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full California State University - Chico Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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