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2024 Best Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region

290 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
122,694 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$50,283 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in health professions, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #2 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 290 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for health professions students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 122,694 degrees in health professions to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Health Professions School

Best Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region Your choice of health professions school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Health Professions School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your Health Professions Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Health Professions
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Professions
Master's Degrees in Health Professions
Doctor's Degrees in Health Professions

The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you want to learn more about how we derive our rankings, see College Factual's Methodology.


 

Best Schools for Health Professions in the Far Western US Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health professions degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Health Professions

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
196 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
18.4% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Stanford University if you want to pursue a degree in health professions. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford. A Best Colleges rank of #3 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Stanford is a great university overall.

There were about 196 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Stanford in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions program at Stanford University get $17,955 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,950 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$87,257 Median Starting Salary

University of Southern California is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in health professions. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were about 1950.0000000000002 health professions students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from University of Southern California earn a boost of approximately $36,974 over the average earnings of health professions majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,515 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
12.1% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences if you wish to pursue a degree in health professions. USAHS is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the suburb of San Marcos.

There were approximately 1515 health professions students who graduated with this degree at USAHS in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions program at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences get $20,062 more than the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
560 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
2.0% Growth in Graduates

University of California - Berkeley is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in health professions. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were roughly 560 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available. Those health professions students who get their degree from University of California - Berkeley earn $13,374 more than the average health professions graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
918 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$96,872 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Oakland, Samuel Merritt University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 918 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Samuel Merritt University in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Samuel Merritt University receive an earnings boost of approximately $46,589 above the average earnings of health professions graduates.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,446 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
10.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 1446 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available. Health Professions degree recipients from Loma Linda University get an earnings boost of about $29,561 over the typical income of health professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
936 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$91,288 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Pomona, Western University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were approximately 936 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Western University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions program at Western University of Health Sciences earn $41,005 above the average college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
150 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$76,871 Median Starting Salary

West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies is a fairly small private for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.

There were about 150 health professions students who graduated with this degree at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at West Coast University-Center for Graduate Studies make $26,588 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
785 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
9.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 785 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from University of California - Los Angeles earn $29,001 more than the typical health professions graduate.

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Pacific College
Costa Mesa, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$67,730 Median Starting Salary

Pacific College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Costa Mesa.

There were roughly 92 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pacific College in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from Pacific College get an earnings boost of around $17,447 over the average income of health professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1,845 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
6.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were about 1845 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make $29,534 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
318 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
35.8% Growth in Graduates

Seattle U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Seattle. This university ranks 2nd out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 318 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at Seattle University get $37,087 more than the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
934 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
13.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of San Francisco, UCSF is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 933.9999999999999 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UCSF in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions program at University of California - San Francisco make $38,628 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
351 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
8.5% Growth in Graduates

Western States Chiropractic College is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Portland.

There were approximately 351 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Western States Chiropractic College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the health professions program make an average of $38,706 in the first couple years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
863 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
7.5% Growth in Graduates

SDSU is a very large public university located in the city of San Diego. This university ranks 22nd out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 863 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SDSU in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from San Diego State University get an earnings boost of around $8,834 above the average earnings of health professions majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
623 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
8.5% Growth in Graduates

UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.

There were approximately 623 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from University of California - San Diego earn a boost of approximately $3,979 above the average income of health professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
604 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
9.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of San Diego, Pacific College San Diego is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

There were about 604 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pacific College San Diego in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the health professions program make around $25,797 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in health professions from Pacific College of Health and Science

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
832 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$64,475 Median Starting Salary

UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Irvine. This university ranks 15th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 832 health professions students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from University of California - Irvine make $14,192 more than the average health professions grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
586 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Stockton. This university ranks 40th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 586 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Pacific in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from University of the Pacific receive $41,845 more than the typical health professions grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
989 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$96,419 Median Starting Salary

OHSU is a small public university located in the large city of Portland.

There were approximately 989 health professions students who graduated with this degree at OHSU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health professions degree program at Oregon Health & Science University get $46,136 above the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$91,733 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Portland, University of Portland is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 4th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 62 health professions students who graduated with this degree at University of Portland in the most recent data year. Health Professions degree recipients from University of Portland receive an earnings boost of around $41,450 above the average income of health professions graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
587 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$98,422 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Henderson, Roseman University of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.

There were roughly 587 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Roseman University of Health Sciences in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions major at Roseman University of Health Sciences get $48,139 above the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$58,769 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 6th out of 51 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 82 health professions students who graduated with this degree at Puget Sound in the most recent data year. Those health professions students who get their degree from University of Puget Sound make $8,487 more than the typical health professions graduate.

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
40 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
$45,119 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SCU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 40 health professions students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, health professions degree recipients usually make about $45,119 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
458 Health Professions Degrees Awarded
34.9% Growth in Graduates

USU is a small private for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. This university ranks 18th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 458 health professions students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health professions program at United States University make $66,320 more than the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Rest of the Top Best Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region

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Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR
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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA
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Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Health Professions Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
44 The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
45 West Coast University - Los Angeles North Hollywood, CA
46 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
47 University of Redlands Redlands, CA
48 San Jose State University San Jose, CA
49 Carrington College-Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill, CA
50 Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA
51 Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
52 California State University - Northridge Northridge, CA
53 Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR
54 Washington State University Pullman, WA
55 Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA
56 San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA
57 Northcentral University San Diego, CA
58 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA

Best Health Professions Colleges by State

Explore the best health professions colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 38 53,679
Washington 37 9,810
Oregon 37 5,641
Hawaii 36 1,125
Nevada 35 4,165
Alaska 33 571

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Health Professions Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 26,717
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 17,752
Allied Health Professions 11,269
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 9,835
Health & Medical Administrative Services 9,016
Health Sciences & Services 8,237
Public Health 6,687
Dental Support Services 5,790
Mental & Social Health Services 4,229
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 3,714

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