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2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

14 Ranked Colleges
303 Degrees Awarded
$33,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 19th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 14,936 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $69,541 and $21,458 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 303 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in computer science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer science programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Stanford University landed the #1 spot on the list. Stanford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Stanford, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #2 spot on the list. UC Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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 - Berkeley are $29,347.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of California - Berkeley

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #3 spot on the list. University of California - San Diego is a large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 38 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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 CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Santa Barbara. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. UCSB is a large school located in Santa Barbara, California that handed out 23 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree compsci students with aid list, UCSB has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Computer Science 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 Barbara are $28,670.

Read full report on Computer Science at University of California - Santa Barbara

#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCR are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UCR Computer Science Report

#7

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of California - Santa Cruz is a fairly large school located in Santa Cruz, California that handed out 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Computer Science 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 UC Santa Cruz are $28,952.

Full University of California - Santa Cruz Computer Science Report

#8

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#2 in overall quality

California Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. California Institute of Technology is a small school located in Pasadena, California that handed out 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Caltech, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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 Caltech are $56,649.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 5 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNLV, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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 Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Computer Science Report

#10

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

Portland State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree compsci students with aid list, Portland State University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Portland State University Computer Science Report

#11

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree compsci students with aid list, Wazzu has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Computer Science 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 Washington State University are $27,561.

Full Washington State University Computer Science Report

#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Computer Science 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 University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550.

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#13

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Corvallis, Oregon, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Computer Science at Oregon State University

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer Science 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 University of Southern California are $48,715.

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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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