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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 136 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our 2023 rankings named The University of Arizona Global Campus the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in San Diego, California, the large private for-profit school handed out 6,531 bachelor’s degree awards 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.
If you are interested in distance education, UAGC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Long Beach helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Far Western US Region . CSULB is a public institution located in Long Beach, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9,259 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend CSULB full time pay an average of $6,884 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,764. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,381 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
CSULB 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 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Oregon Institute of Technology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region 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.
Full-time students from Oregon pay an average of $12,122 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend OIT. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,956. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,101 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at OIT. In fact, around 31% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California State University - East Bay. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Hayward, California, the fairly large public school handed out 3,876 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cal State East Bay is $6,995. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,875. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,431 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
Online courses are available at Cal State East Bay, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Nevada - Reno helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in the Far Western US Region . UNR is a large public school situated in Reno, Nevada. It awarded 4,024 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $8,797 in tuition and fees if they attend UNR full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,351. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,205 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNR does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
California State University - Northridge landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This large public school is located in Northridge, California, and it awarded 9,364 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,069 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUN full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,949. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,691 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that CSUN does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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California State University - Dominguez Hills ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. CSUDH is a public institution located in Carson, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,761 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend CSUDH full time pay an average of $7,060 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,940. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSUDH accumulate an average of $16,788 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at CSUDH. In 2020-2021 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #8, California State University - Channel Islands did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. CSUCI is a medium-sized public school situated in Camarillo, California. It awarded 1,895 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CSUCI is $6,817. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,697. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,928 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
One thing to take note of is that CSUCI does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Portland State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,662 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Portland State University is $10,206. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $27,846. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Portland State University accumulate an average of $22,172 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Portland State University does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.
California State University - Fresno landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This large public school is located in Fresno, California, and it awarded 5,191 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $6,663 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Fresno State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,543. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,135 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Fresno State 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 86% took at least some of their classes online.
California State University - Chico 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 #11 on the list. Chico State is located in Chico, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 4,117 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
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. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Chico State accumulate an average of $17,500 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Online courses are available at Chico State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eastern Washington University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. EWU is a fairly large public school situated in Cheney, Washington. It awarded 2,202 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $8,139 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EWU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,499. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,890 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that EWU does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Loma Linda University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Loma Linda University is located in Loma Linda, California and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 333 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
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.
Loma Linda University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 48% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
California State University - Fullerton 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 #14 on the list. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9,717 students in 2021-2022.
Students from California who attend Cal State Fullerton full time pay an average of $7,007 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,887. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cal State Fullerton accumulate an average of $16,465 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
Cal State Fullerton 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 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Central Washington University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. CWU is a medium-sized public school situated in Ellensburg, Washington. It awarded 2,612 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Washington who attend CWU full time pay an average of $8,845 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CWU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.
California State University - San Bernardino came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in San Bernardino, California, the fairly large public school handed out 3,795 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,486 in tuition and fees if they attend CSUSB full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,366. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,838 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
CSUSB does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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San Jose State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This large public school is located in San Jose, California, and it awarded 7,362 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from California pay an average of $7,899 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend San Jose State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,779. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
One thing to take note of is that San Jose State does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. University of Washington - Bothell Campus is a medium-sized public school located in Bothell, Washington that handed out 1,863 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Washington pay an average of $12,224 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UW Bothell. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $40,722. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UW Bothell accumulate an average of $15,034 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UW Bothell. In 2020-2021 about 17% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #19, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the large public school awarded 4,758 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Nevada who attend UNLV full time pay an average of $8,947 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,489. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,403 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that UNLV does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #20, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cal Poly Pomona is located in Pomona, California and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 6,364 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from California who attend Cal Poly Pomona full time pay an average of $7,439 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students 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. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
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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National University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region list. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 1,758 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,754 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
One thing to take note of is that National University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Academy of Art University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. San Francisco, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 679 students 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,830 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients 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.
San Francisco State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. San Francisco State University is a large public school located in San Francisco, California that handed out 6,087 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SFSU is $7,524. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,404. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $17,707 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SFSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #24, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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.
In-state students pay an average of $12,242 in tuition and fees if they attend UW Seattle full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $40,740. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $15,616 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UW Seattle does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Art Center College of Design landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Art Center College of Design is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Pasadena, California. It awarded 498 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Art Center College of Design is $49,942. 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 Art Center College of Design accumulate an average of $37,876 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Art Center College of Design does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
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Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our most popular trade school schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Seattle Central College | Seattle, WA |
| 27 | California Baptist University | Riverside, CA |
| 28 | Washington State University | Pullman, WA |
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%.
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