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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Accounting in the Far Western US Region

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Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

With 99,265 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, accounting is the 8th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, accounting graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $47,712 and had an average of $26,539 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 11,263 accounting graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,675 and $24,003 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 250 colleges that offered a degree in accounting. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular accounting programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region”.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Northridge. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region. CSUN is located in Northridge, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 338 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full California State University - Northridge Accounting Report

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Out of the 250 schools in the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #3 spot on the list. UNLV is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 225 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Accounting Report

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region list. Wazzu is a large public school situated in Pullman, Washington. It awarded 223 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Wazzu

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Portland State University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 241 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Portland State University

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With a ranking of #6, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 189 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UW Seattle Accounting Report

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #7, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 175 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Accounting at USC

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Touro University Worldwide
Los Alamitos, California

Touro University Worldwide ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Los Alamitos, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 153 degrees to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Touro University Worldwide Accounting Report

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University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #9. UO is a large school located in Eugene, Oregon that handed out 143 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at UO

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California

College of the Canyons did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #10. College of the Canyons is a fairly large school located in Santa Clarita, California that handed out 305 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at College of the Canyons

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington

With a ranking of #11, Central Washington University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region list. CWU is a fairly large school located in Ellensburg, Washington that handed out 139 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Accounting at CWU

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Eastern Washington University landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Eastern Washington University is a fairly large school located in Cheney, Washington that handed out 119 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Eastern Washington University

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University of Washington - Bothell Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Bothell, Washington, this medium-sized public school awarded 115 degrees to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Accounting at UW Bothell

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University of Nevada - Reno landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 109 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at UNR

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. SCU is a medium-sized school located in Santa Clara, California that handed out 159 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Santa Clara University Accounting Report

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National University
La Jolla, California

With a ranking of #16, National University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 99 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at National University

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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a medium-sized public school situated in Tacoma, Washington. It awarded 96 ’s accounting degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full UW Tacoma Accounting Report

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington

Gonzaga University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #18. Gonzaga is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spokane, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 95 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read more about Accounting at Gonzaga University

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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #18. Oregon State University is located in Corvallis, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 95 ’s accounting degrees to qualified students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at Oregon State University

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University of San Diego
San Diego, California

University of San Diego did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #20. San Diego, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 92 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full USD Accounting Report

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University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Anchorage, Alaska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 91 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Alaska Anchorage Accounting Report

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University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #22. UH Manoa is a public institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 83 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Accounting at University of Hawaii at Manoa

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Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington

Western Washington University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Bellingham, Washington, this fairly large public school handed out 80 degrees to qualified ’s accounting students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at WWU

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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington

Seattle University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 81 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Accounting at Seattle University

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San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, California

San Joaquin Delta College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region ranking. Stockton, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s accounting degrees to 85 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Accounting at San Joaquin Delta College

Rest of the Best 38 in Most Well Attended Accounting Major in the Far Western US Region

Not only did these schools make the top 38 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Sierra College
Rocklin, California
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California Baptist University
Riverside, California
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University of La Verne
La Verne, California
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Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California
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Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington
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Ventura College
Ventura, California
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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California
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American River College
Sacramento, California
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Chapman University
Orange, California

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