by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Secondary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in secondary education to qualified students.
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The secondary teaching bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. 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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for secondary education students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Secondary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in secondary education.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a good choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in secondary education. UNLV is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from University of Nevada - Las Vegas
It's difficult to beat University of Hawaii at Manoa if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in secondary education. UH Manoa is a large public university located in the city of Honolulu.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from University of Hawaii at Manoa
Whitworth University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in secondary education. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Spokane.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Whitworth University
University of Portland is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in secondary education. Located in the city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from University of Portland
UNR is a very large public university located in the city of Reno.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from University of Nevada - Reno
UAF is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Fairbanks.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from University of Alaska Fairbanks
UAGC is a very large private for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from The University of Arizona Global Campus
Linfield is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of McMinnville.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Linfield University - McMinnville Campus
Located in the rural area of Henderson, NSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Nevada State College
Located in the suburb of College Place, Walla Walla U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Walla Walla University
Explore the best secondary education schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 643 | 0 |
| Washington | 521 | 16 |
| Oregon | 343 | 25 |
| Nevada | 201 | 74 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 20 |
| Alaska | 87 | 0 |
One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Secondary Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | 4,130 |
| Elementary Education | 1,305 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Methods | 19 |
| Teacher Education | 3 |
