Best-Ranked Master's Degree Programs in the Western U.S.
The best master's degree programs online and at universities in the Western U.S., ranked by U.S. News & World Report as Regional Universities - West, offer a wide variety of top master's programs and award master's degrees to their graduates. However, most do not offer PhD degree programs. Find your ideal online master's degree program by using our directory of schools.
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Tyler, TX
University of Texas—Tyler is a public institution founded in 1971. Nestled by a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, its 259-acre campus is a picturesque location for study and recreation. Located near Dallas, UT Tyler emphasizes small classes and offers 50 undergraduate majors, 36 master’s degrees and PhD programs in human resource development and nursing.
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Plainview, TX
Founded in 1908, Wayland Baptist is a private university on a rural 80-acre campus in Plainview, West Texas. It educates students in an academically challenging Christian environment, preparing them for professional success and service to God and humankind. WBU offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, more than a dozen pre-professional programs and nine graduate degrees.
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Ogden, UT
Founded in Ogden, Utah in 1889, Weber State is a public university offering professional and technical certificates, as well as associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, on the western flank of the Rockies, this 526-acre campus offers more than 250 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs. Most classes have less than 30 students.
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Canyon, TX
Founded in 1910, West Texas A&M in Canyon is a public university on 176 acres in the Texas Panhandle. Traditionally recognized for excellence in agriculture, business, teacher preparation, music and nursing, the university offers more than 60 undergraduate programs and about 50 graduate degrees, including doctorates in philosophy and agriculture.
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Ashland, OR
Often referred to as the “public liberal arts university of the West,” SOU was founded in 1926 and resides on 175 urban acres in Ashland, Oregon. The university embraces creativity, innovation and the idea of “doing things differently,” a spirit that can be found in SOU’s professors and students. Popular majors include business, visual and performing arts, education, psychology and social sciences.
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San Marcos, CA
California State University—San Marcos is a public institution on 304 acres near the Pacific Ocean. Founded in 1989, the University offers rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs and more than 100 student clubs and organizations. Popular undergraduate majors include business, communications, psychology, pre-nursing, biology, and literature and writing.
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Honolulu, HI
Hawaii Pacific is a private liberal arts university, founded in 1965. With three campuses on the island of Oahu, its main campus is in the heart of Honolulu's downtown business and financial district. Hawaii Pacific offers 50 areas of undergraduate study and 14 graduate programs. It also is affiliated with the Oceanic Institute, a 56-acre aquaculture research facility.
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Bethany, OK
Founded in 1899, Southern Nazarene University is committed to transforming lives through higher education in a Christ-centered community. The university, which resides on 200 urban acres in Bethany, Oklahoma, offers liberal arts coursework, chapel, service projects, internships and athletic challenges. Popular majors include organization leadership, business administration, nursing and psychology.
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Weatherford, OK
Founded in 1901, Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public institution residing on 80 rural acres in the city of Weatherford. The university focuses on “things that matter” – experienced and caring professors, small classes and cool people, top majors and cultural excitement in nearby Oklahoma City.
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Monmouth, OR
Western Oregon is a public liberal arts university founded in 1856. Located on 157 rural acres in Monmouth, Oregon, it offers more than 40 undergraduate majors through its College of Education and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. It also offers 12 master’s degree programs. WOU prides itself on small classes and the personal attention students receive from faculty.
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Oakland, CA
Founded in 1868, Holy Names is located on 60 wooded acres in the Oakland hills, boasting a breathtaking view of Oakland and the San Francisco Bay area. This private university offers 19 bachelor’s and eight master’s degree programs. Rooted in Catholic tradition, it invites students from all religions to integrate their relationships with God into their educational experience.
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Bakersfield, CA
Founded in 1970, California State University-Bakersfield (CSUB) is a public institution residing on 375 suburban acres in Bakersfield, California. The school offers 31 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate programs. CSUB sports teams - known as the Roadrunners - compete in NCAA Division II athletics, and intend to move into Division I within the next few years.
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Billings, MT
Founded in 1927, Montana State University-Billings (MSUB) is a public institution residing on 112 urban acres in Billings, Montana. The school offers dozens of undergraduate programs, several master's degrees and many professional certifications as well. Because MSUB is located in the business, communications, industry and healthcare hub of the state, students have access to hundreds of internship and career opportunities.
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