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2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

12 Ranked Colleges
134 Degrees Awarded
$33,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences is the 118th most popular major in the country with 6,087 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, cell biology and anatomical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $33,481 and had an average of $26,633 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 2,499 cell biology and anatomical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,227 and $21,136 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 134 cell biology and anatomical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking, we looked at 12 colleges that offer a degree in cell biology and anatomical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality cell biology and anatomical sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the cell biology and anatomical sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree cell biology students.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences in the Far Western US Region

#1

University of California - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Francisco. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UCSF is located in San Francisco, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree cell biology students list, UCSF has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Francisco are $28,092, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 22 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Nevada - Reno. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. UNR is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

UNR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s cell biology degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #5 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456.

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Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #5 spot on the list. University of California - Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 32 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#8 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also took the #8 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Santa Barbara Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

#14 in overall quality

Oregon Health & Science University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s cell biology degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

OHSU also made our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon Health & Science University are $27,692.

Full OHSU Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s cell biology students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121.

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#8

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s cell biology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952.

Full University of California - Santa Cruz Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree cell biology students list, UCR has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCR Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Report

#10 in overall quality

University of California - Merced came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of California - Merced is a medium-sized school located in Merced, California that handed out 10 doctorate’s cell biology degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Merced did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Merced are $43,854, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#10 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s cell biology degrees to qualified students.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#4 in overall quality

University of Southern California landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Stanford University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Cell Biology Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Stanford, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s cell biology degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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