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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
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When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Best Value Business Graduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
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Our analysis found Linfield University - Online and Continuing Education to be the best value school for business students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Far Western US Region . Linfield OCE is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in McMinnville, Oregon. It awarded 11 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Linfield OCE are $0 a year.
Linfield OCE is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Linfield OCE also made our list, coming in at #2.
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Out of the 33 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Concordia University, Irvine landed the # 2 spot on the list. Concordia University, Irvine is located in Irvine, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Concordia University, Irvine graduate students pay an average of $8,564 in tuition and fees each year.
Concordia University, Irvine is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means City University of Seattle is a great place for business students working on their graduate certificate who want the most bang for their educational buck. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 11 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at CityU are $11,812 per year.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at CityU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 33 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Brandman University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Irvine, California, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Brandman are $12,720 a year.
Since the graduate programs at Brandman are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle University. It ranked #5 on our list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 73 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Seattle U are $14,310 per year. Graduate Certificate recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,447 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Seattle U does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 71% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Seattle U excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our list.
Santa Clara University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Santa Clara, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 58 students in 2020-2021.
SCU graduate students pay an average of $25,170 in tuition and fees each year. On average, graduate certificate students take out $18,093 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at SCU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 10% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
SCU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our list.
Alaska Pacific University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Anchorage, Alaska is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 15 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Alaska Pacific are $12,110 a year.
Since the graduate programs at Alaska Pacific are primarily online, it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
National University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking. La Jolla, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at National University are $15,480 per year.
National University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 48% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Loyola Marymount University ranked #9 on this year’s list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 17 students in 2020-2021.
Loyola Marymount graduate students pay an average of $19,922 in tuition and fees each year.
Loyola Marymount is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Loyola Marymount did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our list.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco ranked #10 on this year’s list. Golden Gate University - San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 48 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco graduate students pay an average of $19,875 in tuition and fees each year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Golden Gate University - San Francisco does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
Golden Gate University - San Francisco did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our list.
With a ranking of #11, California State University - Channel Islands did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their graduate certificate. Located in Camarillo, California, the medium-sized public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
CSUCI graduate students pay an average of $17,755 in tuition and fees each year.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at CSUCI. In fact, around 99% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Eastern Oregon University ranked #12 on this year’s list. La Grande, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 2 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at EOU are $17,928 a year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at EOU. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, California Lutheran University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their graduate certificate. CLU is located in Thousand Oaks, California and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at CLU are $20,600 per year.
CLU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Saint Martin’s University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Lacey, Washington, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Saint Martin’s are $15,840 a year.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Saint Martin’s does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
San Jose State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. San Jose State is located in San Jose, California and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 graduate certificates to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at San Jose State are $18,790 a year.
San Jose State does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
DeVry University - California came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Pomona, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out graduate certificates to 1 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at DeVry University - California are $17,552 a year.
DeVry University - California does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
San Diego State University ranked #17 on this year’s list. This large public school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 13 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
SDSU graduate students pay an average of $19,074 in tuition and fees each year.
SDSU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
San Francisco State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the ranking. SFSU is a large public school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 13 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
SFSU graduate students pay an average of $18,242 in tuition and fees each year.
SFSU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #19, Washington State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their graduate certificate. Wazzu is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 176 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Wazzu are $28,190 per year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Wazzu. During the 2019-2020 year, about 30% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
California State University - Northridge did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #20 on the list. California State University - Northridge is a large public school located in Northridge, California that handed out 45 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at CSUN are $17,981 a year.
CSUN does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Northcentral University ranked #21 on this year’s list. Northcentral University is located in San Diego, California and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 graduate certificates to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Northcentral University are $18,207 per year. On average, graduate certificate students take out $22,015 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, Northcentral University is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.
Southern Oregon University landed the #22 spot in the rankings for the best value graduate certificate business programs. Southern Oregon University is a medium-sized public school situated in Ashland, Oregon. It awarded 72 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Southern Oregon University are $18,569 a year.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Southern Oregon University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Western Oregon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Monmouth, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out graduate certificates to 18 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Western Oregon State College are $18,369 per year.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Western Oregon State College. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
California State University - Los Angeles did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a graduate certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Los Angeles, California, the large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed graduate certificate students in 2020-2021.
Cal State LA graduate students pay an average of $17,723 in tuition and fees each year.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Cal State LA. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #25 on this year’s list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large public school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 5 graduate certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UNLV are $22,698 a year.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UNLV. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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