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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region

179 Colleges
$55,170 Avg Salary
$32,273 Avg Student Debt

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There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 179 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for business students.

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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for business administration majors pursuing a .

Top 25 Top Far Western US Region Schools in Business Administration & Management

Our analysis found University of California - Berkeley to be the best school for business administration & management students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Business Administration majors at UC Berkeley take out an average of $39,693 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $297, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UCLA carry an average student debtload of $97,335.

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The excellent programs at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration & management schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Business Administration majors at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo take out an average of $18,567 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $436.

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#4

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Santa Clara University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region list. SCU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from SCU carry an average student debtload of $59,170.

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The excellent programs at University of Southern California helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business administration & management schools in the Far Western US Region . USC is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from USC carry an average student debtload of $57,562. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $692, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. UW Seattle is a fairly large public school located in the city of Seattle.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UW Seattle carry an average student debtload of $35,853. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $126.

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University of California - San Diego landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. UCSD is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at UCSD accumulate an average of around $92,221 in student debt.

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Golden Gate University - San Francisco came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Golden Gate University - San Francisco is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Golden Gate University - San Francisco take out is $43,280.

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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Tacoma, UW Tacoma is a public school with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from UW Tacoma take out $35,853 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $126.

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The University of Arizona Global Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. UAGC is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of San Diego.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UAGC take out is $30,880.

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#11

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

University of San Francisco landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. USFCA is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.

On average, business administration graduates from USFCA take out $35,982 in student loans while working on their degree.

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California State University Maritime Academy landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. Cal Maritime is a small public school located in the city of Vallejo.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Cal Maritime carry an average student debtload of $20,500. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $317, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of California - Irvine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from UC Irvine take out $42,697 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $365.

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#14

Oregon Institute of Technology

Klamath Falls, OR

Oregon Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #14 on the list. OIT is a small public school located in the town of Klamath Falls.

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University of Alaska Southeast landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. Located in the town of Juneau, UAS is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at UAS accumulate an average of around $22,698 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Washington - Bothell Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students. Located in the large suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Business Administration majors at UW Bothell take out an average of $35,853 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $126.

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#17

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Pepperdine is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Malibu.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Pepperdine carry an average student debtload of $62,319. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $807.

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Saint Mary’s College of California landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. Located in the large suburb of Moraga, SMC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from SMC take out $50,940 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#19

Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, CA

Coastline Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Coastline Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Fountain Valley.

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#20

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, CA

Loyola Marymount University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

Business Administration majors at Loyola Marymount take out an average of $21,875 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Fresno Pacific University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #21 on the list. Fresno Pacific is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fresno.

On average, business administration graduates from Fresno Pacific take out $28,240 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#22

George Fox University

Newberg, OR

With a ranking of #22, George Fox University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students. Located in the fringe town of Newberg, GFU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at GFU accumulate an average of around $31,344 in student debt.

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#23

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

California College of the Arts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #23 on the list. California College of the Arts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco.

On average, business administration graduates from California College of the Arts take out $81,257 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#24

Evergreen Valley College

San Jose, CA

Evergreen Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration & management students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large city of San Jose, Evergreen Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#25

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA

Gonzaga University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration & management programs. Gonzaga is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Spokane.

Business Administration majors at Gonzaga take out an average of $34,912 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Rest of the Top Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region

#26

Cerritos College

Norwalk, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
27 University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
28 Chapman University Orange, CA
29 Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA
30 University of Phoenix - California Ontario, CA
31 Seattle University Seattle, WA
32 Washington State University Pullman, WA
33 Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education McMinnville, OR
34 University of San Diego San Diego, CA
35 Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration & management schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 61,259
Washington 4,090
Oregon 2,523
Nevada 1,084
Hawaii 939
Alaska 356

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, business administration & management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Business Administration Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Business Administration and Management 343,412
Organizational Leadership 15,220
Interior Design Management 13,728
Supply Chain Management 10,601
Operations Management 6,424
Project Management 4,189
Office Administration 3,577
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2,736
Retail Management 959
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 939
Transportation/Mobility Management 641
E-Commerce 469
Science/Technology Management 359
Research and Development Management 284
Customer Service Management 178
Risk Management 37

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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