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2022 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Education (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

13 Ranked Colleges
1,771 Degrees Awarded
$14,800 Avg Net Price*
Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Education is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 310,601 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $43,887 and had an average of $30,244 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 38,536 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $52,219 and $35,533 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 1,771 education graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,689 and $18,419 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 13 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for Education (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chemeketa Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized school located in Salem, Oregon that handed out 17 associates’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k list, Chemeketa Community College has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Chemeketa Community College is $5,965 for far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Chemeketa Community College Education Report

#2

Leeward Community College

Pearl City, Hawaii
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Leeward Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Pearl City, Hawaii, this medium-sized public school handed out 59 diplomas to qualified associates’s education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Leeward CC, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Leeward Community College is $7,657 for far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k.

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#3

Spokane Falls Community College

Spokane, Washington
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Spokane Falls Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 41 associates’s education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Spokane Falls Community College, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Spokane Falls Community College is $6,763 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Education students whose families make more than $110k.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Alaska Fairbanks is a medium-sized school located in Fairbanks, Alaska that handed out 12 associates’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UAF also took the #6 spot in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $10,333 for far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend UAF.

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#5

Portland Community College

Portland, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. Portland Community College is a large school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 19 associates’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Portland Community College also took the #8 spot in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $8,914 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Education students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Portland Community College.

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#10 in overall quality

South Puget Sound Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. South Puget Sound Community College is a public institution located in Olympia, Washington. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Puget Sound Community College, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for South Puget Sound Community College is $7,007 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Education students whose families make more than $110k.

Full South Puget Sound Community College Education Report

#7

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom

Lakewood, Washington
#7 in overall quality

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Lakewood, Washington, this medium-sized public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified associates’s education students in 2019-2020.

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom also took the #7 spot in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is $8,926 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Education students whose families make more than $110k.

Full Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom Education Report

#8

Olympic College

Bremerton, Washington
#9 in overall quality

Olympic College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. OC is a public institution located in Bremerton, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OC also made our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. The yearly cost to attend OC is $7,319 for far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k.

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#9

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, Washington
#11 in overall quality

Yakima Valley College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This small school is located in Yakima, Washington, and it awarded 9 associates’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

YVC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $8,079 for far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend YVC.

Read full report on Education at Yakima Valley College

#14 in overall quality

Linn-Benton Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. LBCC is located in Albany, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 associates’s education degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k list, LBCC has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for LBCC is $9,102 for far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k.

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#11

Lower Columbia College

Longview, Washington
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Lower Columbia College did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. LCC is a small public school situated in Longview, Washington. It awarded 6 associates’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

LCC also made our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #15. It costs about $6,461 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Education students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend LCC.

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#13 in overall quality

Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Stockton, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s education degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k list, Humphreys University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $11,055 for Far Western US Region Associate Degree Education students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Humphreys University.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Humphreys University - Stockton and Modesto Campuses Education Report

#13

Mount Saint Mary's University

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Mount Saint Mary’s University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Education Schools for an Associate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Mount Saint Mary’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

MSMU also made our “Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. It costs about $29,214 for far western us region associate degree education students whose families make more than $110k per year to attend Mount Saint Mary’s University.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The low student loan default rate of 2.2% 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%.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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