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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Far Western US Region

151 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
8,686 Associate Degrees
Registered Nursing is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #3 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 151 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the most popular for registered nursing students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 8,686 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Registered Nursing School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Far Western US Region Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in registered nursing matters. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Far Western US Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of registered nursing students usually has them for a reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for registered nursing.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in registered nursing. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

22 Most Well Attended Schools for Registered Nursing Students Working on Their Associate

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211 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#4 Best Quality In CA

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in registered nursing has to check out Fresno City College. Located in the city of Fresno, Fresno City College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in California.

There were about 211 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year.

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198 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NV
#1 Best Quality In NV

College of Southern Nevada is a popular option for individuals interested in an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Nevada.

There were roughly 198 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent year we have data available.

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177 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#8 Best Quality In CA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Riverside City College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Riverside City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Riverside. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in California.

There were about 177 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent data year.

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Unitek College
Fremont, CA
171 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#53 Best Quality In CA

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in registered nursing has to look into Unitek College. Located in the large suburb of Fremont, Unitek College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

There were about 171 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Unitek College in the most recent year we have data available.

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122 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NV
#5 Best Quality In NV

Located in the large city of Reno, Carrington College, Reno is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Nevada.

There were about 122 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Carrington College, Reno in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
122 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
#36 Best Quality In CA

Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 122 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Butte College
Oroville, CA
117 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#23 Best Quality In CA

Butte College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Oroville.

There were roughly 117 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Butte College in the most recent year we have data available.

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115 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
#68 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Orange, CNI College is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

There were approximately 115 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at CNI College in the most recent year we have data available.

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114 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#6 Best Quality In CA

Located in the city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in California.

There were about 114 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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111 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WA
#8 Best Quality In WA

Located in the small city of Walla Walla, Walla Walla Community College is a public college with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Washington.

There were about 111 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Walla Walla Community College in the most recent data year.

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111 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
#15 Best Quality In CA

Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Rosa, SRJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 111 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at SRJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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110 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
#7 Best Quality In CA

Located in the city of Stockton, Delta is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in California.

There were roughly 110 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Delta in the most recent year we have data available.

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110 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
#38 Best Quality In CA

Antelope Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Lancaster.

There were roughly 110 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Antelope Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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109 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In WA
#12 Best Quality In WA

LCC is a small public college located in the small city of Longview.

There were approximately 109 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at LCC in the most recent data year.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
106 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

College of the Canyons is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in California.

There were approximately 106 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent year we have data available.

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101 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In WA
#6 Best Quality In WA

Located in the city of Everett, Everett Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Washington.

There were approximately 101 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Everett Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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99 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In WA
#7 Best Quality In WA

Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Tacoma Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in Washington.

There were roughly 99 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Tacoma Community College in the most recent data year.

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98 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Los Angeles, L.A. County School of Nursing is a public college with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in registered nursing in California.

There were approximately 98 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at L.A. County School of Nursing in the most recent data year.

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98 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
#25 Best Quality In CA

College of the Sequoias is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Visalia.

There were roughly 98 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at College of the Sequoias in the most recent data year.

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98 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Glendale Career College - Brightwood-Teachout is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of San-Diego. More information about a associate in registered nursing from Glendale Career College - Brightwood-Teachout

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
96 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
#17 Best Quality In CA

SAC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Santa Ana.

There were about 96 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at SAC in the most recent data year.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
91 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
#28 Best Quality In CA

Saddleback College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

There were approximately 91 registered nursing individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Registered Nursing students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Registered Nursing in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
25 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
26 Cypress College Cypress, CA
26 Glendale Community College Glendale, CA
26 Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA
29 Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA
29 Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA
29 Golden West College Huntington Beach, CA
29 City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA
29 Pacific Union College Angwin, CA
23 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA
23 Clark College Vancouver, WA
25 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA

Best Registered Nursing Colleges by State

Explore the most popular registered nursing schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 382 5,964
Washington 277 1,640
Oregon 265 563
Nevada 188 426
Hawaii 77 141

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