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

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

29 Schools Ranked
$18,246 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$20,414 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

The Most Popular Online Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 29 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

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

Our analysis found The University of Arizona Global Campus to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Far Western US Region . 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.

UAGC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $13,160. This amount may 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. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

Since UAGC is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#2

Oregon Institute of Technology

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

Out of the 29 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Oregon Institute of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Klamath Falls, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 721 students in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $12,122 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OIT. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,956. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,101 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.

Around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#3

National University

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

Out of the 29 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, National University landed the # 3 spot on the list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 1,758 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,754 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Academy of Art University

San Francisco, California
679 Total Awards
$26,728 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,830 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Academy of Art University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Academy of Art University is a private for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 679 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Academy of Art University, expect to pay an average of $26,728 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,830 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

Since Academy of Art University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#5

San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia is located in Visalia, California and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 160 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

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. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington
2,612 Total Awards
$8,845 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,080 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Central Washington University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Ellensburg, Washington, and it awarded 2,612 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $8,845 in tuition and fees if they attend CWU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,910. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,080 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 72% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

Azusa Pacific University College

San Dimas, California
229 Total Awards
$12,545 Avg Student Debt

Azusa Pacific University College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Azusa Pacific’s University College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Dimas, California. It awarded 229 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $12,545 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

Azusa Pacific’s University 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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114 Total Awards
$32,943 Avg Student Debt

Warner Pacific College Adult Degree Program came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 114 students in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Warner Pacific College ADP accumulate an average of $32,943 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#9

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, Washington
41 Total Awards
$4,901 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,043 Avg Student Debt

Tacoma Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Tacoma, Washington, the medium-sized public school handed out 41 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

Students from Washington who attend Tacoma Community College full time pay an average of $4,901 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,649. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,043 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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1,019 Total Awards
$22,889 Average Tuition & Fees
$30,880 Avg Student Debt

West Coast University - Orange County ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Anaheim, California, the small private for-profit school handed out 1,019 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at West Coast University - Orange County is $22,889. 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 West Coast University - Orange County accumulate an average of $30,880 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska
893 Total Awards
$7,508 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,135 Avg Student Debt

University of Alaska Anchorage ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and it awarded 893 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Alaska pay an average of $7,508 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAA. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,635. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,135 in student loans. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2020-2021 year, about 87% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

San Mateo, California
79 Total Awards

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in San Mateo, California, and it awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#12

George Fox University

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

George Fox University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Newberg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 736 students in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend GFU, expect to pay an average of $39,540 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,825 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 40% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Charter College

Vancouver, Washington
42 Total Awards
$39,622 Avg Student Debt

Charter College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Charter College is located in Vancouver, Washington and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Charter College accumulate an average of $39,622 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Charter College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#15

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, California
120 Total Awards
$14,640 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,290 Avg Student Debt

Touro University Worldwide landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Touro University Worldwide is a small private not-for-profit school located in Los Alamitos, California that handed out 120 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

TUW does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $14,640. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TUW accumulate an average of $24,290 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#16

Great Basin College

Elko, Nevada
107 Total Awards
$3,772 Average Tuition & Fees

Great Basin College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This small public school is located in Elko, Nevada, and it awarded 107 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Full-time students from Nevada pay an average of $3,772 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Great Basin College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,147. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2020-2021 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

University of Antelope Valley

Lancaster, California
68 Total Awards
$19,784 Avg Student Debt

University of Antelope Valley came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Lancaster, California is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 68 students in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,784 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Around 17% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

Full University of Antelope Valley Report

#16

Casa Loma College

Sherman Oaks, California

Casa Loma College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs.

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

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#16

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California
333 Total Awards
$37,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,755 Avg Student Debt

Loma Linda University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Loma Linda, California that handed out 333 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Loma Linda University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,332. This amount may 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 $20,755 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Loma Linda University Report

#20

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
188 Total Awards
$27,821 Avg Student Debt

City University of Seattle landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 188 students in 2021-2022.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,821 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 83% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#21

Pacific University

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

Pacific University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,788 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Pacific University Report

#22

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, Oregon
617 Total Awards
$10,196 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,580 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Oregon University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in La Grande, Oregon, the small public school awarded 617 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $10,196 in tuition and fees if they attend EOU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,516. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,580 in student loans. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 76% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#23

Platt College - Los Angeles

Alhambra, California
15 Total Awards
$20,636 Avg Student Debt

Platt College - Los Angeles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in Alhambra, California, the very small private for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Platt College - Los Angeles accumulate an average of $20,636 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 34% took at least some of their classes online.

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30 Total Awards
$10,928 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #24, American College of Healthcare Sciences did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. American College of Healthcare Sciences is located in Portland, Oregon and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,928 to cover tuition and fees at American College of Healthcare Sciences. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.

American College of Healthcare Sciences is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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8 Total Awards
$9,054 Average Tuition & Fees

California Intercontinental University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Online Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $9,054 to cover tuition and fees at California Intercontinental University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

Since California Intercontinental University is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full California Intercontinental University Report

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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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