by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 189 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 26,076 associate degrees in health professions during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The health professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Loma Linda University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health professions. Located in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Loma Linda University
Carrington College, Sacramento is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in health professions. Located in the suburb of Sacramento, Carrington College, Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Carrington College, Sacramento
Mount Saint Mary's University is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, MSMU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Mount Saint Mary’s University
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health professions needs to take a look at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova. Located in the city of Rancho Cordova, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Western Career College-Pleasant Hill is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Carrington College-Pleasant Hill
Located in the large city of San Francisco, City College of San Francisco is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from City College of San Francisco
SRJC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Santa Rosa.More information about a associate in health professions from Santa Rosa Junior College
Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Riverside City College
MJC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Modesto.More information about a associate in health professions from Modesto Junior College
Located in the city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Merced College
Located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Foothill College
CSN is a fairly large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in health professions from College of Southern Nevada
Located in the large city of San Diego, Pacific College San Diego is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Pacific College of Health and Science
Located in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Orange Coast College
Located in the city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Southwestern College
is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Temecula.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula
Pacific College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.More information about a associate in health professions from Pacific College
Cuesta College is a fairly large public college located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo.More information about a associate in health professions from Cuesta College
Located in the suburb of Los Angeles, CDU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science
Located in the rural area of Oroville, Butte College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Butte College
PUC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Angwin.More information about a associate in health professions from Pacific Union College
is a small private for-profit college located in the midsize city of Ontario.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
Located in the city of Bakersfield, is a private for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health professions from San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Located in the suburb of Redwood City, Canada College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Canada College
UAA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Anchorage.More information about a associate in health professions from University of Alaska Anchorage
Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
Explore the best health professions schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 17,091 |
| Oregon | 35 | 1,277 |
| Nevada | 35 | 1,031 |
| Washington | 33 | 3,938 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 320 |
| Alaska | 22 | 250 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 8,782 |
| Allied Health Professions | 5,216 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 4,379 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 2,652 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 1,283 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1,166 |
| Dental Support Services | 1,014 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 653 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 252 |
| Public Health | 216 |