2024 Best Media Arts Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

If you plan on getting your doctor's degree in media arts, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #214 in the country in terms of popularity. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Media Arts Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 9 doctor's degrees in media arts to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to media arts students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of media arts students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized media arts related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for media arts students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Media Arts Doctor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Media Arts in the Far Western US Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in media arts.

Top Far Western US Region Schools for a Doctorate in Interactive Multimedia

1

University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

University of California - Santa Barbara is a good option for students interested in a doctor's degree in media arts. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in media arts from University of California - Santa Barbara

2

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

University of California - Davis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in media arts. Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in media arts from University of California - Davis

Best Media Arts Colleges by State

Explore the best media arts schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	381	9

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Media Arts Related Rankings by Major

Media Arts is one of 2 different types of Radio, Television & Digital Communication programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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