2025 Best Registered Nursing Schools in the Far Western US Region

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Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA

Samuel Merritt University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in registered nursing. Samuel Merritt University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Oakland.

There were approximately 594 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available.

2

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in registered nursing. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Loma Linda.

There were roughly 208 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available.

3

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco is a great option for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of San Francisco, USFCA is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #152 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USFCA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 346 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at USFCA in the most recent data year.

4

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Any student pursuing a degree in registered nursing needs to check out Seattle University. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.

There were about 233 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent year we have data available.

5

University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 280 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year.

6

Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV

Roseman University of Health Sciences is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Henderson.

There were roughly 291 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available.

7

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #143 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Azusa Pacific is a great university overall.

There were about 889 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent year we have data available.

8

Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, CA

MSMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #186 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MSMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 305 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at MSMU in the most recent year we have data available.

9

University of Portland
Portland, OR

University of Portland is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Portland. This university ranks 3rd out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 364 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of Portland in the most recent year we have data available.

10

California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA

Stan State is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Turlock. This university ranks 76th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 142 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Stan State in the most recent data year.

10

West Coast University - Orange County
Anaheim, CA

West Coast University - Orange County is a small private for-profit university located in the city of Anaheim.

There were roughly 934 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at West Coast University - Orange County in the most recent data year.

12

West Coast University - Los Angeles
North Hollywood, CA

West Coast University - Los Angeles is a small private for-profit university located in the city of North Hollywood.

There were about 892 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at West Coast University - Los Angeles in the most recent year we have data available.

13

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 36th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 314 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at CSULB in the most recent year we have data available.

14

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA

Located in the medium-sized city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MJC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 102 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent data year.

15

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

Located in the large city of San Diego, SDSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #185 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SDSU is a great university overall.

There were about 229 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent year we have data available.

16

National University
San Diego, CA

National University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of San Diego. This university ranks 37th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 401 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year.

17

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Located in the city of San Diego, PLNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 58th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 156 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at PLNU in the most recent data year.

18

Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA

Gonzaga is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Spokane. A Best Colleges rank of #195 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Gonzaga is a great university overall.

There were approximately 206 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Gonzaga in the most recent year we have data available.

19

Merced College
Merced, CA

Merced Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Merced. This college ranks 39th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 53 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent data year.

20

Carrington College, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Carrington College, Sacramento is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Sacramento.

There were about 72 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Carrington College, Sacramento in the most recent data year.

21

Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, OR

Located in the city of Portland, OHSU is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 392 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at OHSU in the most recent year we have data available.

22

California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA

Located in the suburb of San Marcos, CSUSM is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 65th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 346 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at CSUSM in the most recent year we have data available.

23

Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA

DUofC is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of San Rafael. This university ranks 54th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 115 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at DUofC in the most recent year we have data available.

24

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA

Cal State Fullerton is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fullerton. This university ranks 41st out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 485 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Cal State Fullerton in the most recent year we have data available.

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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

Located in the large city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #225 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SFSU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 209 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at SFSU in the most recent data year.