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2026 Best Secondary Education Schools in the Far Western Region

20 Colleges in the United States
747 Secondary Education Degrees Awarded
$51,273 Avg Early-Career Salary

Secondary Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 49 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best secondary education schools.

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Best Schools for Secondary Education in the Far Western Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the secondary education degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Secondary Education

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Washington State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best secondary education schools. Washington State University is a very large public school located in the town of Pullman. About 60% of students finish within six years. Washington State University awarded about 27 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $54,794. Students borrow a median of $22,960 to complete this degree. Read more about the secondary education program at Washington State University

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Students looking for a strong secondary education program will find one at University Of Redlands, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Redlands, University Of Redlands is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Redlands graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 89 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Redlands in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of University Of Redlands earn a median of $59,996 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,175 to complete this degree. Read more about the secondary education program at University Of Redlands

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Seattle Pacific University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best secondary education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Seattle. Seattle Pacific University graduates 62% of students within six years. About 53 secondary education degrees were awarded at Seattle Pacific University in the most recent year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $59,268 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,188. More information about a degree in secondary education from Seattle Pacific University

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in secondary education, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 45 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from University Of Hawaii At Manoa generally make around $55,555. Typical student debt for the program is $20,548. More information about a degree in secondary education from University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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Students looking for a strong secondary education program will find one at Azusa Pacific University, which ranked #5. Azusa Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Azusa. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 59 secondary education degrees were awarded at Azusa Pacific University in the most recent year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $58,302 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,709 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in secondary education from Azusa Pacific University

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Chapman University earned the #6 position for secondary education this year. Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. Chapman University awarded about 14 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from Chapman University earn around $59,689 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,657. Get the full secondary education details for Chapman University

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Western Washington University came in at #7 for secondary education this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Western Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $58,418 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000. Read more about the secondary education program at Western Washington University

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University Of La Verne came in at #8 for secondary education this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of La Verne. University Of La Verne graduates 63% of students within six years. About 30 secondary education degrees were awarded at University Of La Verne in the most recent year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $35,364 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,314 to complete this degree. Get the full secondary education details for University Of La Verne

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University Of Portland earned the #9 position for secondary education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Portland. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 11 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Portland in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $44,038 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full secondary education details for University Of Portland

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas earned the #10 position for secondary education this year. University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 82 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Las Vegas in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn around $51,913 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,913. Read more about the secondary education program at University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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University Of Nevada Reno landed the #11 spot for secondary education this year. Located in the city of Reno, University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public university. University Of Nevada Reno graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from University Of Nevada Reno earn around $50,858 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,700. Get the full secondary education details for University Of Nevada Reno

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Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System landed the #12 spot for secondary education this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Aliso Viejo. About 62 secondary education degrees were awarded at Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System in the most recent year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $52,216 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. See the full secondary education program report for Brandman University Part Of The Chapman University System

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University Of Alaska Fairbanks earned the #13 position for secondary education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Fairbanks. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 16 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alaska Fairbanks in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of University Of Alaska Fairbanks earn a median of $51,619 early in their careers. University Of Alaska Fairbanks graduates carry a median of $24,573 in student loans. More information about a degree in secondary education from University Of Alaska Fairbanks

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California State University Fullerton placed #14 among the best secondary education schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fullerton. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 23 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at California State University Fullerton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $47,473 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,542. Get the full secondary education details for California State University Fullerton

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Whitworth University earned the #15 position for secondary education this year. Set in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Whitworth University graduates 71% of students within six years. About 16 secondary education degrees were awarded at Whitworth University in the most recent year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $51,174 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the secondary education program at Whitworth University

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Pacific University
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Pacific University placed #16 among the best secondary education schools. Located in the suburb of Forest Grove, Pacific University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Pacific University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Pacific University in the most recent data year. Secondary Education graduates of Pacific University earn a median of $49,375 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,170 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in secondary education from Pacific University

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College Of Southern Nevada landed the #17 spot for secondary education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Las Vegas. About 49 secondary education degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from College Of Southern Nevada earn around $19,662 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,069 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in secondary education from College Of Southern Nevada

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Saint Martins University came in at #18 for secondary education this year. Located in the city of Lacey, Saint Martins University is a small private not-for-profit university. Saint Martins University graduates 52% of students within six years. Saint Martins University awarded about 14 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from Saint Martins University earn around $53,633 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,818 to complete this degree. Read more about the secondary education program at Saint Martins University

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University Of Alaska Southeast came in at #19 for secondary education this year. Located in the rural area of Juneau, University Of Alaska Southeast is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 21%. University Of Alaska Southeast awarded about 15 secondary education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from University Of Alaska Southeast earn around $55,216 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Alaska Southeast graduates carry a median of $20,527 in student loans. Get the full secondary education details for University Of Alaska Southeast

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Western Oregon University landed the #20 spot for secondary education this year. Set in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Western Oregon University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the secondary education program make about $47,690 in their early career. Western Oregon University graduates carry a median of $25,458 in student loans. See the full secondary education program report for Western Oregon University

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Eastern Oregon University came in at #21 for secondary education this year. Located in the town of La Grande, Eastern Oregon University is a moderately-sized public university. About 43% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Oregon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their secondary education degree from Eastern Oregon University earn around $48,893 in the first couple years of their career. Eastern Oregon University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full secondary education details for Eastern Oregon University

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Northwest Christian University landed the #22 spot for secondary education this year. Located in the city of Eugene, Northwest Christian University is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 13 secondary education students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, secondary education degree recipients from Northwest Christian University generally make around $62,860. Northwest Christian University graduates carry a median of $25,735 in student loans. See the full secondary education program report for Northwest Christian University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 49 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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