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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Stanford University	226584	3.8	1,520 – 1,590	25078	102887	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Stanford University Stanford, CA Stanford University is a private college that goes by a Quarter academic calendar rather than a Semester. Alumni have included Fulbright Scholars, members of Congress, astronauts, and billionaires, as well as former President Herbert Hoover. Known as the Stanford Cardinals, athletes wear cardinal and white....Read more Average Faculty Salary $226,584 4.0% Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $25,078 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $102,887
2	California Institute of Technology	215315	3.79	1,550 – 1,590	14513	132140	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA Also known as Caltech, the California Institute of Technology is a private, doctoral/research university located on a 124-acre campus in Pasadena. The school's motto is, “the truth shall make you free.” Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering are top majors among students, and there have been over 75 Nobel laureates that......Read more Average Faculty Salary $215,315 5.4% Acceptance Rate 3.8% SAT Score 1,550 – 1,590 Avg. Net Price $14,513 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $132,140
3	University of California-Los Angeles	207437	9.41	1,320 – 1,540	14512	59063	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA The University of California, Los Angeles is the second-oldest branch of the state school system. Its motto is “fiat lux,” or “let there be light.” Famous alumni have included Sean Astin, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Morhaime, Jim Morrison, and Troy Aikman. Average Faculty Salary $207,437 4.9% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $14,512 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,063
4	University of California-Berkeley	192150	11.45	1,330 – 1,540	16538	74919	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA The University of California, Berkeley was the state’s first land-grant university and the first campus in the school system. The California Golden Bears, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have won over 110 team titles. With a 97% first year retention rate, 81% go on to graduate within four years, 93% within six. Average Faculty Salary $192,150 5.2% Acceptance Rate 11.5% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,540 Avg. Net Price $16,538 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,919
5	University of California-Santa Barbara	186097	38.2	1,260 – 1,480	17658	56852	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA Part of the University of California system and a Public Ivy, the Santa Barbara campus is located on the Campus Point State Marine Conservation Area. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics is the most commonly chosen area of study. An highly selective school, it also has a first year retention rate of 93%. Average Faculty Salary $186,097 4.4% Acceptance Rate 38.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $17,658 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,852
6	University of California-Irvine	173702	28.95	1,240 – 1,440	15889	56210	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA The University of California, Irvine offers over 85 undergraduate majors, with many choosing Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. Part of the Big West Conference, over 50 Anteaters have competed in the Olympics and brought home more than 30 medals. Average Faculty Salary $173,702 5.7% Acceptance Rate 29.0% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $15,889 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,210
7	University of California-San Diego	172028	28.56	1,290 – 1,490	14047	65669	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA The southernmost campus of the University of California system, the San Diego campus is located close to the Pacific Ocean. The school offers over 160 undergraduate programs and nearly 20 organized research units. It also hosts the region’s only academic Health System. San Diego has a 94% first year retention rate. Average Faculty Salary $172,028 3.6% Acceptance Rate 28.6% SAT Score 1,290 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $14,047 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $65,669
8	University of California-Davis	165182	44.35	1,180 – 1,420	17270	58461	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Davis Davis, CA The University of California – Davis is the seventh campus within the University of California system. It was originally an agricultural branch when founded in 1905, and was known as University Farm. Famous alumni have included the CEO of Chevron, John S....Read more Average Faculty Salary $165,182 3.7% Acceptance Rate 44.4% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $17,270 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,461
9	University of Southern California	163106	11.19	1,460 – 1,550	43412	74461	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA The University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. The most popular area of study is currently Management Science. Just some notable alumni are LeVar Burton, Neil Armstrong, Will Ferrell, and George Lucas. Average Faculty Salary $163,106 2.7% Acceptance Rate 11.2% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $43,412 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $74,461
10	University of California-Santa Cruz	161983	72.73	1,180 – 1,390	18059	49716	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA Found in Santa Cruz, the University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 73% of applicants and requests $80 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 49% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 89% of students decide to stay at the University of California-Santa Cruz after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $161,983 6.2% Acceptance Rate 72.7% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $18,059 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,716
11	University of California-Riverside	153881	86.09	1,090 – 1,310	14562	48593	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA 64% of students attending the University of California, Riverside receive grant aid, with an average of $24,355 each. A part of the Big West Conference, UC Riverside is a NCAA Division I without football school with 308 athletes, who are known as the Highlanders and cheered on by Scotty Highlander. Average Faculty Salary $153,881 4.9% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $14,562 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,593
12	Claremont McKenna College	150310	9.44	1,470 – 1,550	33895	87603	#12 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA Claremont McKenna College, a private liberal arts school, was founded as a men’s college in 1946. It became co-educational in 1976. The most commonly chosen major is Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. With an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, 97% of students will stay after their freshman year. Average Faculty Salary $150,310 3.0% Acceptance Rate 9.4% SAT Score 1,470 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $33,895 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $87,603
13	San Francisco Conservatory of Music	139285	54.48	910 – 1,230	43746	23988	#13 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco Conservatory of Music San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, San Francisco Conservatory of Music accepted 54% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $100 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 100% of students at San Francisco Conservatory of Music will receive institutional grant aid. The......Read more Average Faculty Salary $139,285 2.9% Acceptance Rate 54.5% SAT Score 910 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $43,746 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $23,988
14	Harvey Mudd College	138166	12.33	1,520 – 1,580	43966	115107	#14 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA Harvey Mudd College only offers programs related to Science and Engineering. Part of the Claremont Colleges, their colors are black and gold. The men’s teams are known as the Stags, and the women are known as the Athenas. It has a 95% first year retention rate and 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Average Faculty Salary $138,166 4.1% Acceptance Rate 12.3% SAT Score 1,520 – 1,580 Avg. Net Price $43,966 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $115,107
15	University of Washington-Seattle Campus	137062	41.75	1,320 – 1,520	11784	62979	#15 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA As a large school, the University of Washington, Seattle has a 20 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Many freshmen come from Washington, Oregon, and California. 95% will stay on after their first year. Computer Science is a commonly pursued program. Average Faculty Salary $137,062 3.7% Acceptance Rate 41.8% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $11,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
16	Pomona College	135767	7.14	1,460 – 1,550	19938	60850	#16 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pomona College Claremont, CA Pomona College is a private, liberal arts college offering 38 major programs. Three commonly chosen majors include Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Mathematics, and General. The school was created with a “college of the New England type” in mind. Their mascot is Cecil the Sagehen. Average Faculty Salary $135,767 4.9% Acceptance Rate 7.1% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $19,938 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,850
17	MiraCosta College	134975	0	--	9044	59423	#17 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA Average Faculty Salary $134,975 4.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,044 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
18	University of San Francisco	134112	71.76	1,240 – 1,440	45443	69951	#18 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA The University of San Francisco charges $70 for undergraduate applications. The school offers 81 areas of study, the most popular of which is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Student athletes compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Average Faculty Salary $134,112 5.9% Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $45,443 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,951
19	University of California-Merced	133623	97.04	980 – 1,160	13690	48475	#19 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of California-Merced Merced, CA UC Merced, opened in 2005, is one of the newest schools to join the University of California system. 84% of students receive institutional grant aid, $12,518 on average per student. Not far from Yosemite National Park, Lake Yosemite borders the campus’s north side. Average Faculty Salary $133,623 5.6% Acceptance Rate 97.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $13,690 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,475
20	Cerritos College	132664	0	--	4325	32581	#20 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cerritos College Norwalk, CA Average Faculty Salary $132,664 2.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,325 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,581
21	Santa Clara University	132554	47.88	1,330 – 1,480	53883	91198	#21 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA Opened in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher education in California. A NCAA Division I without football school, athletes are known as the Broncos and compete in the West Coast Conference. Former Broncos have gone onto play in the NBA, NFL, and MLB....Read more Average Faculty Salary $132,554 4.1% Acceptance Rate 47.9% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $53,883 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $91,198
22	University of Hawaii at Manoa	130051	87.97	930 – 1,210	17202	45701	#22 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI Found in Honolulu, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s acceptance rate is 88% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. Approximately 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, there is a 80% first year retention rate and a......Read more Average Faculty Salary $130,051 3.8% Acceptance Rate 88.0% SAT Score 930 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,202 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,701
23	Pepperdine University	128828	69.4	1,270 – 1,430	66585	64934	#23 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pepperdine University Malibu, CA Pepperdine University has campuses found all over the world, from Washington D.C., to Florence, Italy, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 90% of students receive institutional grant aid, averaging $23,920 each. The most commonly sought degree is in Clinical Psychology. Average Faculty Salary $128,828 2.8% Acceptance Rate 69.4% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $66,585 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,934
24	Santa Monica College	128190	100	--	5685	51847	#24 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA Average Faculty Salary $128,190 3.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,685 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,847
25	Northeastern University Oakland	127993	16.65	1,430 – 1,510	27473	78413	#25 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA Average Faculty Salary $127,993 9.5% Acceptance Rate 16.7% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $27,473 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $78,413
26	American Jewish University	125813	96	980 – 1,100	0	50863	#26 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American Jewish University Los Angeles, CA Average Faculty Salary $125,813 13.3% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,863
27	Loyola Marymount University	123996	48.21	1,270 – 1,430	59926	62763	#27 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA Loyola Marymount University is home to the LMU Lions, who wear crimson and blue and compete in the NCAA Division I without football West Coast Conference. Their mascot is named Iggy. Law, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General are the three most popular areas of study....Read more Average Faculty Salary $123,996 4.1% Acceptance Rate 48.2% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $59,926 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,763
28	Minerva University	123929	2.33	--	13324	63721	#28 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Minerva University San Francisco, CA Minerva University opened recently, in 2012. Entirely online, class sizes always have 19 students or fewer. It is extremely selective, and 38% of accepted students decide to attend Minerva. The most popular area of study is Computer and Information Sciences, General. Average Faculty Salary $123,929 0.3% Acceptance Rate 2.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,324 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
29	Chapman University	123047	72.06	1,250 – 1,430	47902	58080	#29 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chapman University Orange, CA A fairly selective school, Chapman University received 14,800 applications during the last admissions cycle. It opened as the Hesperian College in 1861, within the same hour of Abraham Lincoln’s presidential inauguration. Chapman’s students tend to stay on after their freshman year – it has a 90% first year retention rate. Average Faculty Salary $123,047 3.3% Acceptance Rate 72.1% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $47,902 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,080
30	College of the Canyons	122161	100	--	5760	37697	#30 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA Average Faculty Salary $122,161 0.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,760 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,697
31	Skyline College	121506	99.03	--	6639	59213	#31 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skyline College San Bruno, CA Average Faculty Salary $121,506 15.3% Acceptance Rate 99.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,639 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
32	University of Nevada-Reno	120197	83.13	990 – 1,230	17226	49182	#32 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV Average Faculty Salary $120,197 12.9% Acceptance Rate 83.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,226 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,182
33	Soka University of America	120080	43.62	1,340 – 1,510	15691	51242	#33 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Soka University of America Aliso Viejo, CA The Soka University of America, a fairly new school (founded in 2001), focuses on pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It was created by the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement, Daisaku Ikeda. Students enjoy a cozy 7 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Average Faculty Salary $120,080 0.9% Acceptance Rate 43.6% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $15,691 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,242
34	Santa Ana College	119554	0	--	5894	59213	#34 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA Average Faculty Salary $119,554 0.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,894 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
35	San Francisco State University	118969	96.44	930 – 1,140	13168	52650	#35 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA Found in San Francisco, San Francisco State University accepts 96% of applicants and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 54% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $118,969 11.7% Acceptance Rate 96.4% SAT Score 930 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,168 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,650
36	Scripps College	118917	39.88	1,430 – 1,520	44396	68027	#36 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Scripps College Claremont, CA A member of the Claremont Colleges, Scripps College is a liberal arts women’s school well known for its extensive curriculum and historic, beautiful campus. In fact, their campus is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Scripps has a 92% first year retention rate. Average Faculty Salary $118,917 5.0% Acceptance Rate 39.9% SAT Score 1,430 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $44,396 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,027
37	University of San Diego	118808	53.58	1,210 – 1,390	37918	64995	#37 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of San Diego San Diego, CA The University of San Diego is a private Catholic institution which opened as two schools in 1949: the San Diego College for Women and the San Diego University. The two merged in 1972. During the last admissions cycle, USD received about 17,500 applications, of which 54% were accepted....Read more Average Faculty Salary $118,808 0.4% Acceptance Rate 53.6% SAT Score 1,210 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $37,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,995
38	Taft College	118487	100	--	5025	33687	#38 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Taft College Taft, CA Average Faculty Salary $118,487 3.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,687
39	University of Washington-Bothell Campus	118474	86.4	1,050 – 1,370	10777	62979	#39 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA The University of Washington, Bothell accepts 86% of applicants – 23% enroll and 86% stay on after finishing their first year. Computer Science, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are the most popular undergraduate programs. Average Faculty Salary $118,474 2.6% Acceptance Rate 86.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $10,777 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
40	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	118137	83.95	980 – 1,200	11553	42865	#40 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 84% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 69% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $118,137 9.9% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $11,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,865
41	Cypress College	117990	0	--	7253	35285	#41 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cypress College Cypress, CA Average Faculty Salary $117,990 1.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,253 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,285
42	Oregon Health & Science University	117486	66.36	--	0	99818	#42 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR Average Faculty Salary $117,486 3.0% Acceptance Rate 66.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $99,818
43	San Diego State University	117223	37.41	1,100 – 1,320	14704	52620	#43 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego State University San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego State University’s acceptance rate is 37%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 27% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $117,223 9.9% Acceptance Rate 37.4% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $14,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,620
44	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	116519	73.95	1,010 – 1,260	11940	54466	#44 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, is located within the Los Angeles metropolitan area and bordered by the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. Students can find the 77-acre Voorhis Ecological Reserve in the northwestern part of the campus....Read more Average Faculty Salary $116,519 11.1% Acceptance Rate 74.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $11,940 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,466
45	Rio Hondo College	116298	100	--	16449	35115	#45 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA Located in Whittier, Rio Hondo College accepts 100% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending Rio Hondo College will receive institutional grant aid. At Rio Hondo College, there is a 100% first year retention rate and 0% of students will earn their degree in four years....Read more Average Faculty Salary $116,298 1.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,449 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,115
46	West Los Angeles College	116127	0	--	11164	32538	#46 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA Average Faculty Salary $116,127 3.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,164 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,538
47	Los Angeles Mission College	116110	100	--	15357	34437	#47 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA Average Faculty Salary $116,110 6.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,357 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,437
48	Los Angeles Valley College	115849	93.3	--	13550	33987	#48 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA Average Faculty Salary $115,849 3.3% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,550 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,987
49	San Jose State University	115721	80.39	990 – 1,290	13892	62448	#49 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is the founding campus of the California State University system. Its roots date back to 1857, making it the oldest public university in the western US. Classified as a Master's Colleges and Universities I school, SJSU offers up to Doctor's degrees. Average Faculty Salary $115,721 10.5% Acceptance Rate 80.4% SAT Score 990 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $13,892 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,448
50	California State University-East Bay	115243	97.39	830 – 1,050	9850	55546	#50 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA Found in Hayward, California State University-East Bay accepts 97% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 60% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 76% and its four year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $115,243 12.0% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 830 – 1,050 Avg. Net Price $9,850 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,546
51	East Los Angeles College	115016	100	--	11700	33032	#51 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA Based in Monterey Park, East Los Angeles College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending East Los Angeles College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At East......Read more Average Faculty Salary $115,016 1.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,700 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,032
52	Sonoma State University	114984	98.41	950 – 1,150	14614	52179	#52 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA Based in Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 76% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $114,984 10.0% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 950 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $14,614 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,179
53	California State University-Channel Islands	114468	94.81	870 – 1,080	10632	46785	#53 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Channel Islands Camarillo, CA Based in Camarillo, California State University-Channel Islands accepts 95% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 61% of students attending California State University-Channel Islands currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $114,468 12.0% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 870 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $10,632 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,785
54	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	113970	29.96	1,250 – 1,450	17453	72358	#54 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Also known as Cal Poly, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is one of two polytechnics in the school system. The university’s motto is “Discere Faciendo,” which is Latin for “Learn by Doing.” Cal Poly participates in the NCAA Division I-FCS Big Sky Conference. Known as the Mustangs, they wear green and gold. Average Faculty Salary $113,970 10.6% Acceptance Rate 30.0% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $17,453 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $72,358
55	California State University-Los Angeles	113935	91.24	870 – 1,060	4460	45702	#55 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, California State University-Los Angeles’s acceptance rate is 91%. They request $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. About 79% of students attending California State University-Los Angeles currently receive institutional grant aid. At California State University-Los......Read more Average Faculty Salary $113,935 13.4% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 870 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $4,460 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,702
56	Reed College	113203	29.19	1,320 – 1,500	30953	38607	#56 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Reed College Portland, OR Founded in 1908, Reed College requires all undergraduates to complete a thesis with a 90-minute presentation and oral defense. Students also need to take various physical education courses. Reed has a 9 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio and 89% first year retention rate. Many major in English Language and Literature, General. Average Faculty Salary $113,203 1.6% Acceptance Rate 29.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $30,953 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,607
57	Mt Hood Community College	113083	0	--	8900	36246	#57 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR Average Faculty Salary $113,083 24.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,900 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,246
58	Pitzer College	112527	26.85	1,190 – 1,370	34979	51784	#58 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pitzer College Claremont, CA Pitzer College’s motto is “Mindful of the Future” (“Provida Futuri” in Latin). It’s extremely selective and out of the accepted students during the last admissions cycle, 29% enrolled. 57% of undergraduates graduate in four years, 83% in six. Pitzer is part of the Claremont Colleges consortium. Average Faculty Salary $112,527 2.6% Acceptance Rate 26.9% SAT Score 1,190 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $34,979 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,784
59	California State University-Northridge	112088	91.76	900 – 1,110	7536	44372	#59 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA Located in Northridge, California State University-Northridge accepts 92% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at California State University-Northridge will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $112,088 12.3% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 900 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $7,536 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,372
60	University of Oregon	111819	87.42	1,060 – 1,340	24605	46084	#60 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Oregon Eugene, OR Found in Eugene, the University of Oregon accepts 87% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 79% of students attending the University of Oregon will receive grant aid from the school. At the University of Oregon, there is a 85% first year retention rate......Read more Average Faculty Salary $111,819 3.0% Acceptance Rate 87.4% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,084
61	Occidental College	111137	44.85	1,380 – 1,520	48400	52209	#61 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Occidental College Los Angeles, CA Occidental College is extremely close to Hollywood, so a number of movies and television shows have been filmed on its campus. Some examples include Clueless, Arrested Development, The Good Place, and Star Trek III: the Search for Spock....Read more Average Faculty Salary $111,137 2.8% Acceptance Rate 44.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,520 Avg. Net Price $48,400 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,209
62	Teachers College of San Joaquin	110909	0	--	0	63721	#62 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Teachers College of San Joaquin Stockton, CA Average Faculty Salary $110,909 11.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
63	Bakersfield College	110885	79.48	--	16637	29867	#63 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA Average Faculty Salary $110,885 7.6% Acceptance Rate 79.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $16,637 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,867
64	California State University-Fullerton	110624	88.11	840 – 1,080	7064	48558	#64 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Fullerton Fullerton, CA Cal State, Fullerton’s mascot is Tilly the Titan, an elephant, in honor of "The First Intercollegiate Elephant Race in Human History," which was hosted on campus in 1962. 73% of students earn their bachelor’s within eight years, with many studying Business Administration and Management, General. Average Faculty Salary $110,624 10.7% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score 840 – 1,080 Avg. Net Price $7,064 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,558
65	California State University-Long Beach	110330	45.43	1,030 – 1,240	10607	50062	#65 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Just minutes from the beach, CSU, Long Beach offers several Physical Education courses you might want to take if you love the water, including Surfing, Aqua Aerobics, Swimming, and Beach Volleyball. Appropriately, the school mascot is a shark named Elbee. CSULB is a Hispanic-serving institution and awards up to Doctor's degrees. Average Faculty Salary $110,330 10.1% Acceptance Rate 45.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $10,607 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,062
66	California State University-Monterey Bay	109245	96.84	910 – 1,200	14493	48648	#66 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA Located in Seaside, California State University-Monterey Bay accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 48% of students at California State University-Monterey Bay currently receive institutional......Read more Average Faculty Salary $109,245 10.2% Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 910 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $14,493 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,648
67	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus	109232	82.95	920 – 1,220	13898	62979	#67 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA The University of Washington, Tacoma campus sits in the historic Union Station District, with views of Mount Rainier and the Port of Tacoma. The school offers up to Doctor's degrees and follows a quarter academic schedule....Read more Average Faculty Salary $109,232 2.6% Acceptance Rate 83.0% SAT Score 920 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $13,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,979
68	Cal Poly Maritime Academy	108869	95.01	1,010 – 1,210	19040	84676	#68 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cal Poly Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA Cal Maritime is one of the 23 campuses that make up the California State University system. Students learn on a training ship, known as the “Golden Bear,” that serves as a floating classroom and laboratory. Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is the most popular area of study out of 8 programs. Average Faculty Salary $108,869 6.5% Acceptance Rate 95.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $19,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,676
69	Roseman University of Health Sciences	108576	0	--	0	55993	#69 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Roseman University of Health Sciences Henderson, NV Average Faculty Salary $108,576 4.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,993
70	California State University-San Marcos	108455	95.13	880 – 1,100	10241	48673	#70 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA Based in San Marcos, California State University-San Marcos accepts 95% of applicants. They charge $70 for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students at California State University-San Marcos currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $108,455 11.2% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score 880 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $10,241 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,673
71	University of Hawaii at Hilo	108310	83.51	890 – 1,090	12673	37204	#71 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Based in Hilo, the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 78% of students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 77% and 21% of students......Read more Average Faculty Salary $108,310 4.2% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 890 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $12,673 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,204
72	California State University-San Bernardino	107581	94.3	890 – 1,150	5231	43149	#72 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA Based in San Bernardino, California State University-San Bernardino accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. Approximately 65% of students at California State University-San Bernardino will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Average Faculty Salary $107,581 10.9% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $5,231 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,149
73	California State University-Stanislaus	107469	95.58	840 – 1,060	7433	47793	#73 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA Also known as Stan State, California State University, Stanislaus is a Hispanic-serving institution. Almost all first-year students are from California, and 85% of students stay on after their first year. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Average Faculty Salary $107,469 12.9% Acceptance Rate 95.6% SAT Score 840 – 1,060 Avg. Net Price $7,433 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,793
74	Portland State University	107329	85.86	1,040 – 1,320	10195	46937	#74 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Portland State University Portland, OR Located in Portland, Portland State University accepts 86% of applicants and requires $60 for undergraduate applications and $67 for graduate applications. About 60% of students at Portland State University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $107,329 5.1% Acceptance Rate 85.9% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $10,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,937
75	California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt	107006	93.01	860 – 1,110	14090	37382	#75 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA Located in Arcata, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s acceptance rate is 93% and requires $70 for undergraduate applications and $70 for graduate applications. Approximately 47% of students attending California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college......Read more Average Faculty Salary $107,006 12.3% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 860 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $14,090 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,382
76	Point Loma Nazarene University	106972	82.78	1,150 – 1,390	39696	54811	#76 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA Point Loma Nazarene University was founded in 1902 as the Pacific Bible College, and underwent several name changes before arriving at its current moniker in 1998. There are currently 215 athletes and PLNU competes in the Pacific West Conference. Average Faculty Salary $106,972 5.0% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,150 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $39,696 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,811
77	Bellevue College	106928	100	--	13932	47460	#77 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Average Faculty Salary $106,928 8.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,932 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,460
78	Foothill College	106773	0	--	10805	48920	#78 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Foothill College Los Altos Hills, CA Average Faculty Salary $106,773 0.1% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,805 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,920
79	University of the Pacific	106537	69.05	1,200 – 1,480	31670	62672	#79 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of the Pacific Stockton, CA Located in Stockton, the University of the Pacific accepts 69% of applicants and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at the University of the Pacific will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $106,537 3.3% Acceptance Rate 69.1% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,480 Avg. Net Price $31,670 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,672
80	California State University-Dominguez Hills	106488	59.11	760 – 950	9175	46827	#80 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA Located in Carson, California State University-Dominguez Hills accepted 59% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $55 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 69% and its four year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $106,488 9.8% Acceptance Rate 59.1% SAT Score 760 – 950 Avg. Net Price $9,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,827
81	Loma Linda University	106400	93.3	--	0	88185	#81 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA Average Faculty Salary $106,400 6.3% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,185
82	Western Washington University	106188	93.71	1,070 – 1,340	24338	45272	#82 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Located in Bellingham, Western Washington University accepts 94% of applicants and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 90% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $106,188 3.9% Acceptance Rate 93.7% SAT Score 1,070 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,272
83	California State University-Sacramento	105365	93.57	900 – 1,130	10110	51074	#83 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA The 305-acre campus at California State University, Sacramento, was named “Tree Campus USA” by the Arbor Day Foundation. It has more than 3,500 trees, including the University Arboretum. The school also features the Julia Morgan House, which was the home of the first woman licensed to practice architecture in the state. Average Faculty Salary $105,365 10.3% Acceptance Rate 93.6% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,074
84	California State University-Chico	104996	91.07	920 – 1,190	14630	50493	#84 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Chico Chico, CA Found in Chico, California State University-Chico accepts 91% of applicants. Undergraduates have to pay $70 to apply. About 41% of students at California State University-Chico currently receive institutional grant aid. They are given $5,880 on average. The first year retention rate is 81%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $104,996 12.5% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 920 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $14,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,493
85	Victor Valley College	104550	0	--	1947	30153	#85 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Victor Valley College Victorville, CA Average Faculty Salary $104,550 0.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $1,947 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,153
86	California State University-Bakersfield	104441	84.16	890 – 1,140	6489	44282	#86 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Found in Bakersfield, California State University-Bakersfield’s acceptance rate is 84% and charges $70 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students attending California State University-Bakersfield will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $104,441 13.0% Acceptance Rate 84.2% SAT Score 890 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $6,489 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,282
87	University of Hawaii-West Oahu	104043	95.26	820 – 1,130	10942	44352	#87 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii-West Oahu Kapolei, HI Located in Kapolei, the University of Hawaii-West Oahu accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications. About 44% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $104,043 4.4% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 820 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $10,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,352
88	California State University-Fresno	103909	95.26	890 – 1,100	7834	44012	#88 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA Based in Fresno, California State University-Fresno’s acceptance rate is 95% and requests $70 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 62% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At California State University-Fresno, there is a 82% first year retention rate and a 27% four year graduation rate....Read more Average Faculty Salary $103,909 12.3% Acceptance Rate 95.3% SAT Score 890 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $7,834 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,012
89	Oregon State University	103885	77.3	1,160 – 1,400	22467	50843	#89 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon State University Corvallis, OR Based in Corvallis, Oregon State University’s acceptance rate is 77% and requests $65 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 89% of students at Oregon State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $103,885 0.3% Acceptance Rate 77.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $22,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,843
90	De Anza College	103821	0	--	9693	43179	#90 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) De Anza College Cupertino, CA Average Faculty Salary $103,821 0.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,693 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,179
91	Fresno City College	103598	0	--	9618	30049	#91 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Fresno City College Fresno, CA Average Faculty Salary $103,598 0.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,618 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,049
92	American University of Health Sciences	103354	50	--	26480	111064	#92 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American University of Health Sciences Signal Hill, CA Based in Signal Hill, American University of Health Sciences accepts 50% of applicants and charges $80 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $103,354 3.0% Acceptance Rate 50.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,480 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $111,064
93	Solano Community College	103263	100	--	7102	59423	#93 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Solano Community College Fairfield, CA Average Faculty Salary $103,263 3.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,102 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,423
94	Samuel Merritt University	103044	80.92	1,020 – 1,200	0	143353	#94 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Samuel Merritt University Oakland, CA Average Faculty Salary $103,044 2.1% Acceptance Rate 80.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $143,353
95	Saint Mary's College of California	102865	88.56	1,080 – 1,270	35332	60388	#95 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA Found in Moraga, Saint Mary's College of California accepts 89% of applicants. They require $60 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Saint Mary's College of California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $102,865 2.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $35,332 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,388
96	Clark College	102577	100	--	13528	37411	#96 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Clark College Vancouver, WA Average Faculty Salary $102,577 7.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,528 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,411
97	Gnomon	101603	43.4	--	49644	90652	#97 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gnomon North Hollywood, CA Located in North Hollywood, Gnomon accepted 43% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and . About 15% of students at Gnomon currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 90%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $101,603 Acceptance Rate 43.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $49,644 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,652
98	Antelope Valley Community College District	101158	0	--	6110	28110	#98 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, CA Average Faculty Salary $101,158 4.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,110 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,110
99	Crafton Hills College	100360	0	--	15013	35077	#99 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Crafton Hills College Yucaipa, CA Average Faculty Salary $100,360 0.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,013 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,077
100	Moorpark College	100271	16.54	--	2727	37374	#100 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Moorpark College Moorpark, CA Average Faculty Salary $100,271 1.9% Acceptance Rate 16.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $2,727 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,374
101	Seattle Central College	100246	64.99	--	11187	39072	#101 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle Central College Seattle, WA Average Faculty Salary $100,246 5.6% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,072
102	Washington State University	100179	86.1	990 – 1,280	18171	53510	#102 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Washington State University Pullman, WA One of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Washington and the West, Washington State University is a Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive school. There are 150 programs to choose from – Psychology, General is a popular one....Read more Average Faculty Salary $100,179 2.3% Acceptance Rate 86.1% SAT Score 990 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $18,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,510
103	Cascadia College	100152	100	--	13782	44620	#103 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Cascadia College Bothell, WA Average Faculty Salary $100,152 10.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,782 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,620
104	Willamette University	99746	77.38	1,240 – 1,450	29421	38932	#104 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Willamette University Salem, OR Willamette University is the oldest college in the Western United States, having opened in 1842. It has an 87% first year retention rate, 13 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 71% six year graduation rate. Willamette offers 32 programs, and many study Law, Business Administration and Management, and General. Average Faculty Salary $99,746 1.5% Acceptance Rate 77.4% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $29,421 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,932
105	Gonzaga University	99583	79.62	1,250 – 1,410	40117	66525	#105 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gonzaga University Spokane, WA Named after the Jesuit Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Gonzaga University sits on a 152-acre campus alongside the Spokane River. The school has a first year retention rate of 90%. 85% will graduate within six years. Part of the West Coast Conference, top sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Baseball. Average Faculty Salary $99,583 4.0% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $40,117 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $66,525
106	Modesto Junior College	98966	100	--	5605	59213	#106 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Modesto Junior College Modesto, CA Based in Modesto, Modesto Junior College accepts 100% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 1% of students attending Modesto Junior College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $98,966 5.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
107	California Baptist University	98746	81.39	870 – 1,180	27862	52336	#107 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Baptist University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, California Baptist University accepted 81% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 99% of students attending California Baptist University currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $98,746 2.5% Acceptance Rate 81.4% SAT Score 870 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $27,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,336
108	Lewis & Clark College	98173	71.18	1,260 – 1,400	37999	43608	#108 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Lewis & Clark College accepts 71% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. Approximately 100% of students at Lewis & Clark College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $98,173 0.9% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 1,260 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $37,999 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,608
109	Wenatchee Valley College	98159	42.53	--	11103	37011	#109 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA Average Faculty Salary $98,159 5.6% Acceptance Rate 42.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,103 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,011
110	Whatcom Community College	97193	100	--	13116	38429	#110 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA Average Faculty Salary $97,193 6.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,429
111	California Lutheran University	97149	76.31	1,110 – 1,330	32774	54981	#111 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Lutheran University Thousand Oaks, CA Located in Thousand Oaks, California Lutheran University’s acceptance rate is 76% and requires $25 for undergraduate applications and $30 for graduate applications. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $97,149 3.2% Acceptance Rate 76.3% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,330 Avg. Net Price $32,774 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,981
112	Brigham Young University-Hawaii	97136	46.96	1,040 – 1,210	12410	39316	#112 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Brigham Young University-Hawaii Laie, HI Located in Laie, Brigham Young University-Hawaii accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $35 for undergraduate applications. About 69% of students at Brigham Young University-Hawaii will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $97,136 3.1% Acceptance Rate 47.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $12,410 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,316
113	College of Southern Nevada	96663	0	--	7205	31822	#113 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV Average Faculty Salary $96,663 10.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,205 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,822
114	Highline College	96640	100	--	11783	42323	#114 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Highline College Des Moines, WA Average Faculty Salary $96,640 5.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,783 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,323
115	University of Puget Sound	96569	72.41	1,220 – 1,410	43188	46802	#115 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA 99% of students attending the University of Puget Sound receive grant aid, averaging $35,179 each. 87% stay on after they finish their first year, and classes are small with a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Business Administration and Management, General is a popular area of study. Average Faculty Salary $96,569 6.4% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $43,188 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,802
116	Shasta College	96427	0	--	7289	32486	#116 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Shasta College Redding, CA Average Faculty Salary $96,427 6.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,486
117	North Seattle College	96175	100	--	12462	46383	#117 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) North Seattle College Seattle, WA Average Faculty Salary $96,175 5.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,462 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,383
118	San Diego Mesa College	95935	100	--	10316	59213	#118 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA Average Faculty Salary $95,935 0.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,316 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
119	Eastern Washington University	95798	85.26	990 – 1,100	14767	46469	#119 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Found in Cheney, Eastern Washington University accepted 85% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Eastern Washington University currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $95,798 7.0% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score 990 – 1,100 Avg. Net Price $14,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,469
120	EDvance College	95767	100	--	0	63721	#120 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) EDvance College San Francisco, CA Average Faculty Salary $95,767 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
121	Whitman College	95654	40.16	1,320 – 1,500	37633	45594	#121 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitman College Walla Walla, WA Whitman College is a small liberal arts college located at the foot of the Blue Mountains. Founded in 1859, it now offers over 80 off-campus programs in around 40 countries. With a 10 to 1 student-faculty ratio and a 1 to 1 student-to-tree ratio, students will find it a cozy and earthy community....Read more Average Faculty Salary $95,654 0.6% Acceptance Rate 40.2% SAT Score 1,320 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $37,633 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,594
122	South Seattle College	95645	64.99	--	8012	43070	#122 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) South Seattle College Seattle, WA Average Faculty Salary $95,645 31.9% Acceptance Rate 65.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,012 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,070
123	University of La Verne	95563	71.17	990 – 1,230	21530	53806	#123 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of La Verne La Verne, CA Found in La Verne, the University of La Verne’s acceptance rate is 71%. They require $50 for undergraduate applications. About 99% of students attending the University of La Verne currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of La Verne, there is a 64% first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $95,563 2.1% Acceptance Rate 71.2% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $21,530 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,806
124	University of Redlands	95334	82.72	1,130 – 1,340	28482	61686	#124 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Redlands Redlands, CA 79% of students return to the University of Redlands after completing their first year. 64% go on to graduate within six years. There are 65 programs available, but Business Administration and Management, General is the most popular by far. The Bulldogs are cheered on by George Willis, a live bulldog. Average Faculty Salary $95,334 1.0% Acceptance Rate 82.7% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $28,482 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,686
125	San Diego City College	94749	0	--	10040	31504	#125 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego City College San Diego, CA Average Faculty Salary $94,749 1.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,040 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,504
126	University of Alaska Fairbanks	94008	64.24	1,000 – 1,300	11278	40746	#126 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK The Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the University of Alaska system. UAF students wear blue and gold, and their athletes are known as Nanooks, which comes from the Inupiaq word for polar bear. With 110 majors and programs, many study Business Administration and Management, General. Average Faculty Salary $94,008 3.1% Acceptance Rate 64.2% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $11,278 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,746
127	Azusa Pacific University	93797	88.42	1,080 – 1,300	26143	56794	#127 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian school located just northeast of Los Angeles. Opened in 1899, it was originally called the Training School for Christian Workers. Over the next few decades, it merged with other colleges and received its current moniker in 1981....Read more Average Faculty Salary $93,797 3.2% Acceptance Rate 88.4% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,143 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,794
128	Tacoma Community College	93106	76.05	--	9803	38790	#128 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA Average Faculty Salary $93,106 9.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,790
129	Biola University	93102	78.17	1,180 – 1,390	34082	45752	#129 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Biola University La Mirada, CA Since 2017, Biola University has competed primarily in the Pacific West Conference. Athletes are known as the Eagles, and wear red, white, and black. Some popular sports include Basketball, Soccer, and Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)....Read more Average Faculty Salary $93,102 24.4% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,390 Avg. Net Price $34,082 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,752
130	Menlo College	93093	68.47	940 – 1,150	32563	60608	#130 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Menlo College Atherton, CA Based in Atherton, Menlo College accepted 68% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $40 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Menlo College currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $93,093 2.3% Acceptance Rate 68.5% SAT Score 940 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $32,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,608
131	Olympic College	93038	0	--	8157	34510	#131 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Olympic College Bremerton, WA Average Faculty Salary $93,038 9.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,157 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,510
132	Truckee Meadows Community College	92483	100	--	9745	38186	#132 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Truckee Meadows Community College Reno, NV Found in Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 31% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $92,483 10.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,745 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,186
133	Feather River Community College District	92419	0	--	13941	33495	#133 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA Average Faculty Salary $92,419 17.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,941 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,495
134	San Diego Miramar College	92336	100	--	8066	40327	#134 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, San Diego Miramar College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 1% of students at San Diego Miramar College will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 72%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $92,336 0.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,066 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,327
135	Bellingham Technical College	91874	100	--	8294	43235	#135 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA Average Faculty Salary $91,874 4.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,235
136	Westmont College	91664	80.59	1,220 – 1,420	32172	53737	#136 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA Founded in 1937, Westmont College’s motto is Christus Primatum Tenens, which is Latin for “Christ Holding Preeminence.” The school was initially the Bible Missionary Institute but it became Westmont College only three years later. Student athletes are known as the Warriors and wear maroon, gold, and white....Read more Average Faculty Salary $91,664 4.7% Acceptance Rate 80.6% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,420 Avg. Net Price $32,172 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,737
137	Career Networks Institute	91657	0	--	44485	59213	#137 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, CA Average Faculty Salary $91,657 5.6% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,485 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
138	DigiPen Institute of Technology	91544	90.26	1,160 – 1,410	41779	58771	#138 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) DigiPen Institute of Technology Redmond, WA The DigiPen Institute of Technology has 7 areas of study available to students, with a focus on computer science, music, animation, and similar fields. A private for-profit university, it also has campuses in Singapore and Spain. The school's DigiPen Academy has a Youtube and adult education program dedicated to STEM fields. Average Faculty Salary $91,544 0.6% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,410 Avg. Net Price $41,779 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,771
139	University of Portland	91503	91.78	1,200 – 1,380	30985	67913	#139 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Portland Portland, OR A non selective school, the University of Portland accepted 7,100 of applicants, 10% of which enrolled. It’s a private Catholic University, sister to the University of Notre Dame, and affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross. 80% of undergraduates graduate within six years. Average Faculty Salary $91,503 0.2% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score 1,200 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $30,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $67,913
140	Central Washington University	91272	90.61	950 – 1,170	19898	49398	#140 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA Located in Ellensburg, Central Washington University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 74% of students attending Central Washington University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $91,272 4.4% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 950 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $19,898 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,398
141	Edmonds College	91139	100	--	13804	41063	#141 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA Average Faculty Salary $91,139 4.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,804 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,063
142	University of Alaska Anchorage	90918	100	990 – 1,200	16039	42313	#142 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK Located in Anchorage, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s acceptance rate is 100%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. Approximately 55% of students at the University of Alaska Anchorage will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $90,918 1.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $16,039 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,313
143	California Institute of the Arts	90855	32.34	--	56239	28018	#143 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA Located in Valencia, California Institute of the Arts’s acceptance rate is 32% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. About 94% of students at California Institute of the Arts currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 82% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Average Faculty Salary $90,855 0.4% Acceptance Rate 32.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $56,239 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,018
144	University of Hawaii Maui College	90815	100	--	8089	28263	#144 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Hawaii Maui College Kahului, HI Average Faculty Salary $90,815 4.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,089 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $28,263
145	Skagit Valley College	90559	76.05	--	8264	36892	#145 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA Average Faculty Salary $90,559 6.0% Acceptance Rate 76.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,264 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,892
146	Dominican University of California	90202	52.1	--	37456	71477	#146 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Dominican University of California San Rafael, CA Founded in 1890, the Dominican University of California is one of the oldest universities in California. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other is the most popular area of study. 99% of students receive institutional grants from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $90,202 5.2% Acceptance Rate 52.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $37,456 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,477
147	Green River College	90140	75.96	--	14405	43127	#147 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Green River College Auburn, WA Average Faculty Salary $90,140 2.5% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,405 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,127
148	Spokane Community College	90078	100	--	6132	59213	#148 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Spokane Community College Spokane, WA Average Faculty Salary $90,078 6.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $6,132 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
149	Renton Technical College	89768	100	--	9656	45679	#149 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Renton Technical College Renton, WA Average Faculty Salary $89,768 2.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,679
150	Big Bend Community College	89498	17.36	--	14474	58542	#150 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Big Bend Community College Moses Lake, WA Average Faculty Salary $89,498 5.0% Acceptance Rate 17.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,474 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
151	Spokane Falls Community College	89282	100	--	9133	34393	#151 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA Average Faculty Salary $89,282 7.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,133 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,393
152	Lake Washington Institute of Technology	89225	75.96	--	8801	44895	#152 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA Average Faculty Salary $89,225 6.3% Acceptance Rate 76.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,801 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,895
153	Lower Columbia College	89198	0	--	9950	36296	#153 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lower Columbia College Longview, WA Average Faculty Salary $89,198 4.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,296
154	Western Nevada College	89153	100	--	14929	36917	#154 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Nevada College Carson City, NV Average Faculty Salary $89,153 12.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,929 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,917
155	California College of the Arts	88964	91.1	940 – 1,220	46823	38308	#155 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA Classified within the Specialized Institutions—Schools of art, music, and design, the California College of the Arts offers up to Master's degrees. The institution opened in 1907 during the Arts and Crafts movement. Vanderbilt University will take over the campus in the summer of 2027. Average Faculty Salary $88,964 8.8% Acceptance Rate 91.1% SAT Score 940 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $46,823 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,308
156	University of Massachusetts Global	88907	92.86	--	30523	55438	#156 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Massachusetts Global Aliso Viejo, CA Located in Aliso Viejo, the University of Massachusetts Global accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 31% of students at the University of Massachusetts Global will receive......Read more Average Faculty Salary $88,907 2.6% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,523 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,438
157	Lane Community College	87727	100	--	10989	33726	#157 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lane Community College Eugene, OR Average Faculty Salary $87,727 3.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,989 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,726
158	DeVry University-California	87645	97.86	--	34461	42178	#158 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) DeVry University-California Ontario, CA Based in Ontario, DeVry University-California’s acceptance rate is 98% and charges $30 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 89% of students at DeVry University-California will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. 60% of students continued studying at DeVry University-California......Read more Average Faculty Salary $87,645 3.5% Acceptance Rate 97.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,461 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,178
159	Southern Oregon University	87493	88.62	980 – 1,230	17959	39326	#159 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR Located in Ashland, Southern Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They charge $60 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Southern Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $87,493 6.7% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,959 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,326
160	Everett Community College	87072	91.77	--	13630	58542	#160 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Everett Community College Everett, WA Average Faculty Salary $87,072 6.7% Acceptance Rate 91.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,630 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
161	Walla Walla Community College	86821	100	--	10612	37119	#161 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Walla Walla Community College Walla Walla, WA Average Faculty Salary $86,821 7.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,612 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,119
162	Thomas Aquinas College	86654	80	1,180 – 1,360	24820	59550	#162 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA The Catholic-affiliated school, Thomas Aquinas College, offers need-based scholarships thanks to donations and doesn’t have merit-based awards. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies is the only available area of study, and undergraduates study the Great Books (the Classics). It has a first year retention rate of 87%. Average Faculty Salary $86,654 3.5% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $24,820 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,550
163	Nevada State University	86596	86.84	830 – 1,070	15699	47092	#163 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Nevada State University Henderson, NV A vast majority of the student body at Nevada State University are women. Opening as Nevada State College in 2002, it was the first state school, and it became a university in 2023. Many undergraduates major in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Average Faculty Salary $86,596 9.5% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score 830 – 1,070 Avg. Net Price $15,699 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,092
164	Seattle Pacific University	86554	93.01	1,040 – 1,320	25232	51496	#164 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA The motto of Seattle Pacific University is “Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.” It’s a private institution, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church, offering 75 programs. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General are popular options....Read more Average Faculty Salary $86,554 2.9% Acceptance Rate 93.0% SAT Score 1,040 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $25,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,496
165	Great Basin College	86399	85.31	--	8193	35615	#165 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Great Basin College Elko, NV Based in Elko, Great Basin College accepts 85% of applicants. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 19% of students at Great Basin College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $86,399 8.6% Acceptance Rate 85.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,193 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,615
166	Mount Saint Mary's University	86207	73.13	910 – 1,120	27368	61335	#166 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Mount Saint Mary's University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, Mount Saint Mary's University’s acceptance rate is 73% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $86,207 3.9% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 910 – 1,120 Avg. Net Price $27,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,335
167	Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario	85593	100	--	44477	59213	#167 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario Ontario, CA Based in Ontario, Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario accepts 100% of applicants and requires $49 for undergraduate applications and . About 0% of students at Arizona College of Nursing-Ontario currently receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 100% and its four year graduation rate is......Read more Average Faculty Salary $85,593 2.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,477 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
168	Hawaii Pacific University	85457	88.55	1,120 – 1,280	30950	48773	#168 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Located in Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 89%. They request $45 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Hawaii Pacific University, there is a 53% first year retention rate and around 33% of undergraduates will earn their degree......Read more Average Faculty Salary $85,457 5.0% Acceptance Rate 88.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $30,950 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,773
169	Vanguard University of Southern California	85450	74.15	980 – 1,210	23286	43464	#169 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA 100% of students at Vanguard University of Southern California receive grant aid, with each student package averaging $29,847. Many choose to study Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. Vanguard’s motto is “Truth. Virtue. Service.” Average Faculty Salary $85,450 24.5% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $23,286 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,464
170	Otis College of Art and Design	85421	80.34	1,270 – 1,400	54295	43654	#170 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Otis College of Art and Design Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design’s acceptance rate is 80% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $85,421 3.8% Acceptance Rate 80.3% SAT Score 1,270 – 1,400 Avg. Net Price $54,295 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,654
171	Columbia Basin College	85149	90.25	--	10656	38255	#171 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA Average Faculty Salary $85,149 8.1% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,656 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,255
172	National University	85087	99.21	750 – 1,170	25043	64331	#172 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) National University San Diego, CA Found in San Diego, National University’s acceptance rate is 99% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 63% of students attending National University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $85,087 2.3% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 750 – 1,170 Avg. Net Price $25,043 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,331
173	Centralia College	84550	90.25	--	14216	35989	#173 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Centralia College Centralia, WA Average Faculty Salary $84,550 7.2% Acceptance Rate 90.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,216 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,989
174	Pierce College District	84461	100	--	11340	39406	#174 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pierce College District Lakewood, WA Average Faculty Salary $84,461 4.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $11,340 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,406
175	Art Center College of Design	84444	78.89	--	53271	53562	#175 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA The Art Center College of Design’s logo is an orange circle, known as the ArtCenter “Dot.” Around 79% of applicants receive an acceptance letter. 29% decide to enroll, with many undergraduates going on to study Illustration. Alumni include Michael Bay, Zack Snyder, Kenji Ekuan, and Andy Park. Average Faculty Salary $84,444 7.5% Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $53,271 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,562
176	Homestead Schools	84281	100	--	15962	59213	#176 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Homestead Schools Torrance, CA Average Faculty Salary $84,281 7.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
177	West Coast University-Ontario	83893	88.1	--	47368	59213	#177 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Ontario Ontario, CA Located in Ontario, West Coast University-Ontario accepts 88% of applicants. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Ontario will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 89% and 38% of......Read more Average Faculty Salary $83,893 2.4% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,368 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
178	Yakima Valley College	83788	86.77	--	12862	35969	#178 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA Average Faculty Salary $83,788 5.4% Acceptance Rate 86.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,862 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,969
179	Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science	83619	90.6	820 – 970	35558	60939	#179 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science accepts 91% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 75% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $83,619 2.1% Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 820 – 970 Avg. Net Price $35,558 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,939
180	University of Alaska Southeast	83596	61.92	900 – 1,140	13827	38811	#180 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK The smallest in the trio of University of Alaska schools, Southeast is located in the state capital and is further divided into three campuses: Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. Its mascot is Spike the Humpback Whale. UAS offers up to Post-master's certificate, but most are currently undergraduates. Average Faculty Salary $83,596 2.0% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 900 – 1,140 Avg. Net Price $13,827 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,811
181	South Puget Sound Community College	83456	0	--	12399	37270	#181 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA Average Faculty Salary $83,456 12.5% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,399 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,270
182	The Evergreen State College	82908	97.47	1,060 – 1,340	18350	34774	#182 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA Based in Olympia, The Evergreen State College accepted 97% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $50 for undergraduate applications. About 78% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid. The college’s first year retention rate is 71% and around 40% of students will......Read more Average Faculty Salary $82,908 0.8% Acceptance Rate 97.5% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $18,350 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,774
183	Grays Harbor College	82869	100	--	9640	33119	#183 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA Average Faculty Salary $82,869 5.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,640 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,119
184	Southern California Institute of Architecture	82725	76.68	1,020 – 1,230	28985	55544	#184 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Found in Los Angeles, Southern California Institute of Architecture accepted 77% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $85 to apply. About 26% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $82,725 1.0% Acceptance Rate 76.7% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $28,985 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,544
185	West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County	82526	95.35	--	28081	96114	#185 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County Anaheim, CA Located in Anaheim, West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County’s acceptance rate is 95% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 0% of students attending West Coast University-Anaheim-Orange County currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $82,526 5.1% Acceptance Rate 95.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $96,114
186	Golden Gate University	82143	100	--	0	81704	#186 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA Average Faculty Salary $82,143 8.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $81,704
187	Whittier College	81845	83.38	1,160 – 1,360	28101	46025	#187 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whittier College Whittier, CA Found in Whittier, Whittier College accepts 83% of applicants and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 98% of students attending Whittier College will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $81,845 6.3% Acceptance Rate 83.4% SAT Score 1,160 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $28,101 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,025
188	Pacific University	81841	89.86	860 – 1,180	35235	46936	#188 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific University Forest Grove, OR Although Pacific University is nonsectarian today, it still works closely with the United Church of Christ, who was instrumental in the institution’s founding. There are currently more graduate students than undergraduates. Pacific University was a founding member of the Northwest Conference, which the Boxers participate in. Average Faculty Salary $81,841 2.8% Acceptance Rate 89.9% SAT Score 860 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $35,235 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $46,936
189	Shoreline College	81602	100	--	10535	43123	#189 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Shoreline College Shoreline, WA Average Faculty Salary $81,602 13.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,535 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,123
190	Southern California University of Health Sciences	81427	0	--	51174	59213	#190 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California University of Health Sciences Whittier, CA Average Faculty Salary $81,427 6.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,174 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
191	Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts	81197	0	--	30975	64364	#191 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA Average Faculty Salary $81,197 3.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,975 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,364
192	Chaminade University of Honolulu	81011	91.17	970 – 1,250	28261	48660	#192 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chaminade University of Honolulu Honolulu, HI Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse is a popular program at the Chaminade University of Honolulu, which offers up to Doctor's degrees. This Roman Catholic school was founded by the Society of Mary in 1955. 199 athletes, known as Silverswords, compete in the Pacific West Conference. Average Faculty Salary $81,011 0.8% Acceptance Rate 91.2% SAT Score 970 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $28,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,660
193	Oregon Institute of Technology	79949	94.59	1,010 – 1,270	16831	68301	#193 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR Based in Klamath Falls, Oregon Institute of Technology accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to send in $50 to apply. About 91% of students at Oregon Institute of Technology currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $79,949 6.5% Acceptance Rate 94.6% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $16,831 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $68,301
194	Chemeketa Community College	79558	100	--	8163	58542	#194 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR Average Faculty Salary $79,558 1.7% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $8,163 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
195	North-West College-San Diego	77438	0	--	45851	59213	#195 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) North-West College-San Diego San Diego, CA Average Faculty Salary $77,438 23.7% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $45,851 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
196	Pacific Lutheran University	77291	86.6	1,050 – 1,270	22299	52212	#196 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA Pacific Lutheran University’s motto is “Education for Lives of Thoughtful Inquiry, Service, Leadership, and Care.” Many students study Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General. The school opened in 1894, where tuition was $1 per week....Read more Average Faculty Salary $77,291 3.1% Acceptance Rate 86.6% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $22,299 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,212
197	George Fox University	77288	92.82	1,010 – 1,360	32171	53568	#197 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) George Fox University Newberg, OR George Fox University is a private Christian institution with an 84% first year retention rate and 17 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. GFU’s student athletes are known as the Bruins. Wearing navy blue and gold, they compete in the NCAA Division III with football Northwest Conference. Average Faculty Salary $77,288 2.5% Acceptance Rate 92.8% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $32,171 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,568
198	Peninsula College	77087	80.53	--	10742	34154	#198 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA Average Faculty Salary $77,087 12.3% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,742 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,154
199	Northwest University	77025	88.65	1,090 – 1,290	24251	50495	#199 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest University Kirkland, WA Found in Kirkland, Northwest University accepted 89% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 100% of students attending Northwest University will receive grant aid from the school. At Northwest University, there is a 80% first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $77,025 9.9% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $24,251 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,495
200	Eastern Oregon University	77013	99.16	930 – 1,150	18125	43034	#200 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Eastern Oregon University La Grande, OR Based in La Grande, Eastern Oregon University accepted 99% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 81% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At Eastern Oregon University,......Read more Average Faculty Salary $77,013 4.8% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score 930 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $18,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,034
201	Ilisagvik College	76551	100	--	9373	58542	#201 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Ilisagvik College Barrow, AK Found in Barrow, Ilisagvik College accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications. About 47% of students at Ilisagvik College currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is 100% and around 0% of students......Read more Average Faculty Salary $76,551 4.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $9,373 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
202	Heritage University	76106	100	--	15563	47001	#202 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Heritage University Toppenish, WA Located in Toppenish, Heritage University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 87% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 57% and around 24% of......Read more Average Faculty Salary $76,106 6.3% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,563 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,001
203	Academy of Art University	75933	100	--	36761	30452	#203 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA Based in San Francisco, Academy of Art University accepts 100% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 44% of students attending Academy of Art University will receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,933 2.9% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $36,761 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,452
204	Clover Park Technical College	75872	100	--	10915	36840	#204 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA Average Faculty Salary $75,872 4.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,915 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,840
205	La Sierra University	75658	90.69	1,010 – 1,240	23848	42617	#205 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) La Sierra University Riverside, CA Located in Riverside, La Sierra University accepts 91% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. At La Sierra University, there is a 77% first year retention rate and 42% of students will graduate in four years or less....Read more Average Faculty Salary $75,658 2.8% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $23,848 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,617
206	Fresno Pacific University	75642	63.96	970 – 1,180	15261	51422	#206 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA Fresno Pacific University started as the Pacific Bible Institute in 1944, where courses were taught in a home. It became a university in 1997. FPU offers a four-year graduation guarantee – if students meet their responsibilities but need longer than four years, they can take the remaining necessary courses at no cost. Average Faculty Salary $75,642 2.1% Acceptance Rate 64.0% SAT Score 970 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,261 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,422
207	Los Angeles Pacific University	75522	0	--	22498	63721	#207 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA Average Faculty Salary $75,522 16.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,498 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
208	Pacific Northwest College of Art	74803	71.77	--	39710	24101	#208 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Northwest College of Art Portland, OR Found in Portland, Pacific Northwest College of Art accepted 72% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $74,803 3.0% Acceptance Rate 71.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $39,710 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,101
209	Whitworth University	74670	89.78	1,090 – 1,340	27605	49510	#209 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitworth University Spokane, WA Whitworth University’s motto is “Education of Mind and Heart.” The most common majors and programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Elementary Education and Teaching. 78% of students return after completing their first year, and 70% will graduate within 6 years. Average Faculty Salary $74,670 4.1% Acceptance Rate 89.8% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,340 Avg. Net Price $27,605 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
210	Seattle University	74319	73.13	1,220 – 1,380	36948	64656	#210 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Seattle University Seattle, WA Based in Seattle, Seattle University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 98% of students attending Seattle University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $74,319 23.0% Acceptance Rate 73.1% SAT Score 1,220 – 1,380 Avg. Net Price $36,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $64,656
211	Laguna College of Art and Design	74177	95.67	--	47702	31987	#211 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA Located in Laguna Beach, Laguna College of Art and Design accepted 96% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Laguna College of Art and Design will receive grant aid from the school. 87% of students continued studying......Read more Average Faculty Salary $74,177 7.4% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $47,702 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,987
212	Alliant International University-San Diego	73874	0	--	0	58542	#212 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Alliant International University-San Diego San Diego, CA Average Faculty Salary $73,874 0.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,542
213	William Jessup University	73553	93.33	1,050 – 1,230	29679	43163	#213 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) William Jessup University Rocklin, CA Based in Rocklin, William Jessup University’s acceptance rate is 93% and requests $60 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 98% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $73,553 2.5% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $29,679 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,163
214	San Francisco Bay University	73296	95.78	--	10294	63721	#214 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Francisco Bay University Fremont, CA Found in Fremont, San Francisco Bay University accepts 96% of applicants. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending San Francisco Bay University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $73,296 49.1% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $10,294 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
215	Concordia University-Irvine	72859	65.99	1,050 – 1,300	29845	53777	#215 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA Concordia University, Irvine is a private school affiliated with the Lutheran Church. It currently has more graduates than undergraduates attending, and two popular majors include Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. The 70-acre campus is just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. Average Faculty Salary $72,859 3.7% Acceptance Rate 66.0% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $29,845 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,777
216	Bates Technical College	72770	100	--	7963	45569	#216 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bates Technical College Tacoma, WA Average Faculty Salary $72,770 1.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $7,963 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,569
217	The Master's University and Seminary	72745	84.02	1,020 – 1,260	37919	41665	#217 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Master's University and Seminary Santa Clarita, CA The Master’s University was opened as the Los Angeles Baptist College and Seminary in 1927. In 1985, it changed its name to The Master’s College to reflect its switch interdenominational religious affiliation. It became a university in 2016....Read more Average Faculty Salary $72,745 2.8% Acceptance Rate 84.0% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $37,919 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,665
218	The Chicago School at Los Angeles	72148	46.34	--	0	51817	#218 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) The Chicago School at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Average Faculty Salary $72,148 2.0% Acceptance Rate 46.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,817
219	Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas	72032	100	--	30706	32840	#219 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Based in Las Vegas, Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas’s acceptance rate is 100%. They require $49 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 0% of students attending Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 77%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $72,032 3.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,706 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,840
220	University of Silicon Valley	71679	51.18	980 – 1,210	31594	39802	#220 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA Located in San Jose, the University of Silicon Valley accepted 51% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. About 46% of students attending the University of Silicon Valley will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $71,679 4.3% Acceptance Rate 51.2% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $31,594 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,802
221	Angeles College	71190	0	--	27081	59213	#221 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Angeles College Los Angeles, CA Average Faculty Salary $71,190 6.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
222	Unitek College	71151	0	--	25458	62043	#222 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Unitek College Fremont, CA Unitek College was established in 2002, changing its name to Unitek College of Nursing in July 2026. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a popular undergraduate program. The school also has campuses in Reno, Nevada, and throughout California. Average Faculty Salary $71,151 2.3% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,458 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,043
223	Smith Chason College	70927	100	--	32817	48956	#223 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Smith Chason College Los Angeles, CA Average Faculty Salary $70,927 23.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,817 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,956
224	CBD College	70690	100	--	23033	34724	#224 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) CBD College Los Angeles, CA Average Faculty Salary $70,690 7.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,033 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,724
225	Hope International University	69604	62.53	810 – 1,180	29896	36030	#225 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Hope International University Fullerton, CA Located in Fullerton, Hope International University accepted 63% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They charge $50 for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students attending Hope International University currently receive grant aid from the school. The school’s first year retention rate is......Read more Average Faculty Salary $69,604 7.4% Acceptance Rate 62.5% SAT Score 810 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $29,896 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,030
226	Stanbridge University	69000	10	--	42130	59213	#226 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Stanbridge University Irvine, CA A for-profit school, Stanbridge University only offers undergraduate majors in Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Registered Nursing. It's extremely selective and out of those accepted, 94% enroll. The school boasts 0% four year graduation rate. Average Faculty Salary $69,000 19.1% Acceptance Rate 10.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $42,130 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
227	Linfield University	68930	85.17	1,050 – 1,240	29936	70643	#227 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Linfield University McMinnville, OR Linfield College became Linfield University in 2020, but the school has roots going back to 1858, when it was called the Baptist College of McMinnville. Its motto is “Connecting Learning, Life and Community.” Elementary Education and Teaching is the most popular program by far....Read more Average Faculty Salary $68,930 2.7% Acceptance Rate 85.2% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,936 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $70,643
228	Westcliff University	68520	73.17	--	35553	63721	#228 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Westcliff University Irvine, CA Found in Irvine, Westcliff University accepted 73% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request $50 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. Approximately 22% of students at Westcliff University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $68,520 1.2% Acceptance Rate 73.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $35,553 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
229	Simpson University	68092	86.03	990 – 1,220	28653	51256	#229 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Simpson University Redding, CA Based in Redding, Simpson University accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 100% of students at Simpson University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $68,092 1.0% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 990 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $28,653 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,256
230	John Paul the Great Catholic University	68063	79.63	1,020 – 1,290	35175	34360	#230 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) John Paul the Great Catholic University Escondido, CA Located in Escondido, John Paul the Great Catholic University accepts 80% of applicants and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 100% of students attending John Paul the Great Catholic University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $68,063 0.5% Acceptance Rate 79.6% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $35,175 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,360
231	United States University	67788	100	--	0	34909	#231 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) United States University Sandy Springs, CA Average Faculty Salary $67,788 0.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,909
232	Saint Martin's University	67504	93.45	970 – 1,240	29116	57998	#232 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA Located in Lacey, Saint Martin's University accepted 93% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 99% of students attending Saint Martin's University will receive institutional grant aid. 74% of students......Read more Average Faculty Salary $67,504 1.9% Acceptance Rate 93.5% SAT Score 970 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $29,116 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,998
233	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	66725	100	--	27525	36007	#233 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia Visalia, CA Average Faculty Salary $66,725 5.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,525 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,007
234	Warner Pacific University	66664	71.14	890 – 1,150	26187	45660	#234 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Warner Pacific University Portland, OR Based in Portland, Warner Pacific University accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They request unknown for undergraduate applications. About 97% of students attending Warner Pacific University currently receive institutional grant aid. At Warner Pacific University, there is a 92% first......Read more Average Faculty Salary $66,664 4.6% Acceptance Rate 71.1% SAT Score 890 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $26,187 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,660
235	Walla Walla University	66655	60.4	1,050 – 1,270	25505	52840	#235 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Walla Walla University College Place, WA Walla Walla University is fairly selective, and 31% of accepted students enroll. Students experience a 14 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, and 85% return to the school after completing their first year. Social Work, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse are popular programs. Average Faculty Salary $66,655 26.0% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $25,505 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,840
236	Western Oregon University	66508	83.45	1,010 – 1,230	14006	42537	#236 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR Located in Monmouth, Western Oregon University’s acceptance rate is 83%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. About 90% of students at Western Oregon University will receive institutional grant aid. On average, these students are given $3,925 each. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $66,508 1.0% Acceptance Rate 83.5% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $14,006 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,537
237	Alaska Pacific University	66086	96.45	870 – 1,160	21960	47803	#237 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Alaska Pacific University Anchorage, AK Found in Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 96%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. About 100% of students attending Alaska Pacific University will receive grant aid from the school. At Alaska Pacific University, there is a 68% first year retention rate......Read more Average Faculty Salary $66,086 0.4% Acceptance Rate 96.5% SAT Score 870 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,960 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,803
238	Integrity College of Health	65940	0	--	13880	53294	#238 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Integrity College of Health Pasadena, CA Average Faculty Salary $65,940 3.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $13,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,294
239	Pacific Oaks College	65528	34.38	--	0	47962	#239 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Oaks College Pasadena, CA Average Faculty Salary $65,528 14.1% Acceptance Rate 34.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,962
240	Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas	65513	0	--	23750	58951	#240 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Average Faculty Salary $65,513 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,750 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $58,951
241	City University of Seattle	64326	100	--	0	56195	#241 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) City University of Seattle Seattle, WA Average Faculty Salary $64,326 8.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,195
242	Reach University	63292	100	--	21014	63721	#242 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Reach University Oakland, CA Based in Oakland, Reach University’s acceptance rate is 100%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students at Reach University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $63,292 16.5% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,014 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
243	Touro University Worldwide	62440	88.14	--	19522	48057	#243 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Touro University Worldwide Los Alamitos, CA Average Faculty Salary $62,440 5.1% Acceptance Rate 88.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $19,522 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,057
244	Humphreys University	61810	0	--	5524	40569	#244 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Humphreys University Stockton, CA At Humphreys University’s Stockton and Modesto campuses, 100% of students receive grant aid to help them afford attending. The school awards up to Doctor's degrees, with many undergraduates studying Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. Average Faculty Salary $61,810 11.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $5,524 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $40,569
245	Carrington College-Sacramento	61536	88.7	--	40803	37870	#245 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Carrington College-Sacramento Sacramento, CA Average Faculty Salary $61,536 1.3% Acceptance Rate 88.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $40,803 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,870
246	Southern California Institute of Technology	60822	74.19	--	31486	60630	#246 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Southern California Institute of Technology Anaheim, CA During the last admissions cycle, the Southern California Institute of Technology accepted 74% of applicants. An astounding 92% of these students went on to enroll. The school offers degrees in three undergraduate programs: Electrician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and Biomedical Technology/Technician. Average Faculty Salary $60,822 7.2% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $31,486 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $60,630
247	Pacific Union College	60645	47.3	950 – 1,190	22767	52713	#247 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific Union College Angwin, CA Found in Angwin, Pacific Union College accepted 47% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require unknown for undergraduate applications. About 100% of students at Pacific Union College will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $60,645 3.9% Acceptance Rate 47.3% SAT Score 950 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $22,767 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,713
248	Las Vegas College	60285	72.4	--	29029	31830	#248 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Las Vegas College Las Vegas, NV Average Faculty Salary $60,285 3.3% Acceptance Rate 72.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $29,029 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $31,830
249	Casa Loma College-Los Angeles	59674	42.55	--	28167	59213	#249 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA Average Faculty Salary $59,674 65.2% Acceptance Rate 42.6% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,167 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
250	Corban University	58348	93.9	1,020 – 1,190	27119	41735	#250 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Corban University Salem, OR Corban University is non selective. During the last admissions cycle, 28% of those who were accepted enrolled at the school. There are 28 majors and programs to choose from, with Business Administration and Management, General, Divinity/Ministry, and Mental Health Counseling/Counselor among the most popular. Average Faculty Salary $58,348 2.8% Acceptance Rate 93.9% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $27,119 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,735
251	Northwest Indian College	57801	0	--	4048	29768	#251 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Northwest Indian College Bellingham, WA Average Faculty Salary $57,801 14.8% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $4,048 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $29,768
252	Platt College-Los Angeles	57303	92.86	--	27195	38619	#252 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Los Angeles Alhambra, CA Average Faculty Salary $57,303 0.6% Acceptance Rate 92.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,195 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
253	Providence Christian College	56813	100	1,010 – 1,210	27422	32827	#253 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Providence Christian College Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Providence Christian College accepts 100% of applicants and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of students attending Providence Christian College currently receive grant aid from the school. At Providence Christian College, there is a 79% first year retention rate and......Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,813 12.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 1,010 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $27,422 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,827
254	World Mission University	56280	80	--	15785	63721	#254 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) World Mission University Los Angeles, CA Based in Los Angeles, World Mission University accepted 80% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 0% of students at World Mission University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At World......Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,280 8.3% Acceptance Rate 80.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,785 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
255	PCI College	56250	100	--	27439	59213	#255 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) PCI College Cerritos, CA Found in Cerritos, PCI College’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. 100% of students continued studying at PCI College after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,250 Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,439 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
256	Life Pacific University	56153	95.8	930 – 1,110	21602	35814	#256 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Life Pacific University San Dimas, CA Based in San Dimas, Life Pacific University’s acceptance rate is 96% and requires $50 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 94% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The school’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four year......Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,153 0.7% Acceptance Rate 95.8% SAT Score 930 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $21,602 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,814
257	California Aeronautical University	56084	55.89	--	34836	37182	#257 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Aeronautical University Bakersfield, CA Located in Bakersfield, California Aeronautical University’s acceptance rate is 56% and requests $100 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 25% of students at California Aeronautical University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Average Faculty Salary $56,084 5.9% Acceptance Rate 55.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $34,836 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,182
258	Platt College-Riverside	55854	100	--	21532	38619	#258 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA Average Faculty Salary $55,854 5.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $21,532 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
259	InterCoast Colleges-West Covina	55640	0	--	27081	59213	#259 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) InterCoast Colleges-West Covina West Covina, CA Average Faculty Salary $55,640 1.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,081 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
260	Platt College-Ontario	55353	99.3	--	20463	38619	#260 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Ontario Ontario, CA Average Faculty Salary $55,353 9.1% Acceptance Rate 99.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,463 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
261	Newschool of Architecture and Design	55257	100	--	55265	57073	#261 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Newschool of Architecture and Design San Diego, CA Located in San Diego, Newschool of Architecture and Design’s acceptance rate is 100% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 50% of students attending Newschool of Architecture and Design will receive institutional grant aid. The institution’s first year retention rate is 63% and 4% of......Read more Average Faculty Salary $55,257 13.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $55,265 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,073
262	Platt College-Anaheim	55228	0	--	20948	38619	#262 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Platt College-Anaheim Anaheim, CA Average Faculty Salary $55,228 4.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,948 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,619
263	Bushnell University	54541	97.36	1,020 – 1,200	22907	43484	#263 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bushnell University Eugene, OR Located in Eugene, Bushnell University’s acceptance rate is 97% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 100% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. They are given $20,820 on average. The first year retention rate is 76%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $54,541 5.6% Acceptance Rate 97.4% SAT Score 1,020 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $22,907 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,484
264	Glendale Career College	53818	100	--	48880	38921	#264 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Glendale Career College Glendale, CA Based in Glendale, Glendale Career College accepts 100% of applicants. They request $100 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. At Glendale Career College, there is a 90% first year retention rate and 0% of students will graduate in four years....Read more Average Faculty Salary $53,818 7.6% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $48,880 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,921
265	New York Film Academy	52272	52.4	--	51622	25150	#265 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) New York Film Academy Burbank, CA New York Film Academy is a private-for-profit school offering Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), and Master of Arts (MA) programs. The school's philosophy is "learning by doing." Famous alumni include Bill Hader, Mohamad Diab, and James Friend, among others. Average Faculty Salary $52,272 69.4% Acceptance Rate 52.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,622 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,150
266	Pacific College of Health and Science	51479	100	--	51918	25108	#266 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific College of Health and Science San Diego, CA Average Faculty Salary $51,479 0.4% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $51,918 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $25,108
267	Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary	50898	58.21	--	15330	53468	#267 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary Los Angeles, CA Located in Los Angeles, Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary accepts 58% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 89% of students attending Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical Seminary will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more Average Faculty Salary $50,898 15.7% Acceptance Rate 58.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $15,330 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,468
268	California Institute of Arts & Technology	50356	0	--	32034	63721	#268 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Institute of Arts & Technology National City, CA Average Faculty Salary $50,356 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $32,034 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
269	Lincoln University	50250	69.49	--	0	44602	#269 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lincoln University Oakland, CA Found in Oakland, Lincoln University accepted 69% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges $95 for undergraduate applications. About 0% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The institution’s first year retention rate is 89% and......Read more Average Faculty Salary $50,250 Acceptance Rate 69.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,602
270	Los Angeles Film School	49907	95.1	--	30501	24375	#270 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles Film School Hollywood, CA Located in Hollywood, Los Angeles Film School accepts 95% of applicants and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 28% of students attending Los Angeles Film School currently receive grant aid from the school. At Los Angeles Film School, there is a 51% first year retention rate and around 33% of......Read more Average Faculty Salary $49,907 3.8% Acceptance Rate 95.1% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $30,501 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,375
271	Charter College	49647	100	--	33641	35427	#271 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Charter College Anchorage, AK Found in Anchorage, Charter College’s acceptance rate is 100% and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 2% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. They are given $6,328 on average. 25% of students continued studying at Charter College after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $49,647 4.1% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $33,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $35,427
272	American College of Healthcare Sciences	48673	53.49	--	23980	26458	#272 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American College of Healthcare Sciences Portland, OR Located in Portland, American College of Healthcare Sciences’s acceptance rate is 53% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 0% of students at American College of Healthcare Sciences currently receive grant aid from the school. At American College of Healthcare Sciences, there is a 100% first......Read more Average Faculty Salary $48,673 13.7% Acceptance Rate 53.5% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $23,980 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $26,458
273	Laurus College	48272	0	--	22326	33247	#273 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Laurus College San Luis Obispo, CA Average Faculty Salary $48,272 7.0% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,326 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,247
274	Los Angeles College of Music	47775	87.68	--	44586	20538	#274 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Los Angeles College of Music Pasadena, CA Found in Pasadena, Los Angeles College of Music accepts 88% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. About 70% of students attending Los Angeles College of Music will receive institutional grant aid. 61% of students continued their studies at Los Angeles College of Music after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $47,775 9.0% Acceptance Rate 87.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $44,586 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $20,538
275	Pacific College	47387	56	--	26511	62792	#275 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA Average Faculty Salary $47,387 30.0% Acceptance Rate 56.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $26,511 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,792
276	Lionel University	45000	0	--	28176	63721	#276 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Lionel University Carpinteria, CA Average Faculty Salary $45,000 44.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $28,176 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,721
277	SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary	45000	40.68	--	22276	30871	#277 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary El Dorado Hills, CA Based in El Dorado Hills, SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary accepts 41% of applicants. They charge $20 for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 27% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Average Faculty Salary $45,000 Acceptance Rate 40.7% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $22,276 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $30,871
278	Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs	37922	33.33	--	0	49510	#278 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs Spokane, WA Average Faculty Salary $37,922 4.0% Acceptance Rate 33.3% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $49,510
279	Sumner College	37500	88.89	--	27232	63316	#279 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Sumner College Portland, OR Based in Portland, Sumner College’s acceptance rate is 89% and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. Approximately 0% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $37,500 Acceptance Rate 88.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $27,232 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,316
280	Bethesda University	35685	100	--	20099	37397	#280 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Bethesda University Anaheim, CA Based in Anaheim, Bethesda University accepts 100% of applicants and charges $100 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 25% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. 45% of students continued their studies at Bethesda University after completing their first year....Read more Average Faculty Salary $35,685 3.8% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,099 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $37,397
281	ATI College-Whittier	31889	0	--	20467	36256	#281 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) ATI College-Whittier Whitter, CA Average Faculty Salary $31,889 12.4% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,467 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,256
282	American Medical Sciences Center	31871	0	--	20839	36193	#282 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) American Medical Sciences Center Glendale, CA Average Faculty Salary $31,871 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $20,839 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,193
283	Faith International University	29625	100	--	25165	52989	#283 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Faith International University Tacoma, WA Based in Tacoma, Faith International University accepted 100% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 80% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $2,325 on average. The first year retention rate is 67%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $29,625 15.0% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $25,165 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $52,989
284	California Career College	26782	0	--	0	59213	#284 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) California Career College Canoga Park, CA Average Faculty Salary $26,782 3.2% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $59,213
285	Musicians Institute	24847	77.95	980 – 1,300	49657	24962	#285 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Far West (AK, CA, HI, NV, OR, WA) Musicians Institute Hollywood, CA Found in Hollywood, Musicians Institute’s acceptance rate is 78%. They charge $100 for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 44% of students attending Musicians Institute currently receive institutional grant aid. 80% of students continued studying at Musicians Institute after completing their......Read more Average Faculty Salary $24,847 12.5% Acceptance Rate 78.0% SAT Score 980 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $49,657 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $24,962