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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
881 Degrees Awarded
$22,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Teacher Education is the 110th most popular major in the country with 8,205 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,753 teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 881 teacher education graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in teacher education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality teacher 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 teacher education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Teacher Education (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school handed out 123 diplomas to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456.

Full UC Irvine Teacher Education Report

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #2 spot on the list. UC Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 32 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Teacher Education at University of California - Berkeley

#3

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Redlands landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Redlands is a small school located in Redlands, California that handed out 142 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Redlands did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Redlands are $22,852, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Redlands Teacher Education Report

#4

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Oregon. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s teacher education degrees to 87 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UO, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Teacher Education at University of Oregon

#5

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, Washington
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The Evergreen State College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Evergreen is a small school located in Olympia, Washington that handed out 45 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Evergreen also made our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Evergreen are $21,167.

Full The Evergreen State College Teacher Education Report

#6

Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Western Oregon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. Western Oregon State College is a public institution located in Monmouth, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 40 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Western Oregon State College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Oregon State College are $28,518.

Full Western Oregon University Teacher Education Report

#7

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, Oregon
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Eastern Oregon University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Eastern Oregon University is a small public school situated in La Grande, Oregon. It awarded 12 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

EOU also took the #13 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at EOU are $17,550.

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#8

Fresno Pacific University

Fresno, California
#9 in overall quality

Fresno Pacific University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Fresno Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 23 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree teacher education students whose families make $48-$75k list, Fresno Pacific has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fresno Pacific are $15,000.

Read more about Teacher Education at Fresno Pacific

#9

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

George Fox University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Newberg, Oregon, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 93 diplomas to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2019-2020.

GFU also made our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Fox University are $14,247, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Fox University Teacher Education Report

#10

University of Antelope Valley

Lancaster, California
#17 in overall quality

University of Antelope Valley landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Antelope Valley is a small private for-profit school situated in Lancaster, California. It awarded 14 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

UAV not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list.

Read more about Teacher Education at University of Antelope Valley

#11

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#1 in overall quality

Seattle University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 58 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

Seattle U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle U are $14,040.

Full Seattle U Teacher Education Report

#12

Dominican University of California

San Rafael, California
#11 in overall quality

Dominican University of California came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Dominican University of California is a small school located in San Rafael, California that handed out 6 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

DUofC also took the #11 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dominican University of California are $16,520, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Teacher Education at Dominican University of California

#13

Pacific University

Forest Grove, Oregon
#6 in overall quality

Pacific University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Pacific University is located in Forest Grove, Oregon and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s teacher education degrees to qualified students.

Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific are $35,325, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Teacher Education at Pacific University

#15 in overall quality

The University of Arizona Global Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in San Diego, California, this large private for-profit school handed out 72 degrees to qualified masters’s teacher education students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAGC, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAGC are $14,664, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Teacher Education at UAGC

#15

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

University of San Francisco landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of San Francisco is a fairly large school located in San Francisco, California that handed out 1 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

USFCA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USFCA are $26,710.

Full University of San Francisco Teacher Education Report

#16

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, Nevada

Sierra Nevada College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Teacher Education Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. SNC is a small school located in Incline Village, Nevada that handed out 1 masters’s teacher education degrees in 2019-2020.

SNC also made our “Best Teacher Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at Sierra Nevada College are $19,165, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Teacher Education at Sierra Nevada College

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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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