by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for family practice nurse/nursing students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 105 doctor's degrees in family practice nurse/nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The family practice nursing doctor'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 take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for family practice nurse/nursing students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for family practice nurse/nursing students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Loma Linda University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Loma Linda.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Loma Linda University
Seattle University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing. Located in the large city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Seattle University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing has to look into University of San Francisco. Located in the city of San Francisco, USFCA is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from University of San Francisco
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in family practice nurse/nursing has to look into University of Portland. University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Portland.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from University of Portland
Located in the large city of Portland, OHSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in family practice nurse/nursing from Oregon Health & Science University
Explore the best family practice nurse/nursing colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 381 | 29 |
| Washington | 216 | 43 |
| Oregon | 145 | 2 |
| Nevada | 111 | 0 |
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 446 |
| Registered Nursing | 210 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 88 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 44 |
| Nursing Science | 37 |
| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | 20 |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | 16 |
| School Nursing | 11 |
| Critical Care Nursing | 10 |
| Nursing Administration | 9 |
