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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
401 Degrees Awarded
$33,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 8th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 237,745 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2017-2018, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,979 and had an average of $27,144 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 33,510 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,885 and $25,621 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 401 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and information sciences programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Stanford University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford also took the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, California Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. Caltech is located in Pasadena, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Caltech also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Caltech are $56,649, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 56 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, UW Seattle has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #4 spot on the list. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 43 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 & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Diego. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. La Jolla, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 38 students in 2019-2020.

UCSD also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - San Diego Computer & Information Sciences Report

#6

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UCSB is a public institution located in Santa Barbara, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, UCSB has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Riverside is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 22 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Computer & Information 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 UCR are $28,686.

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#6 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 32 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Irvine Computer & Information Sciences Report

#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNLV also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962.

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#10

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#14 in overall quality

Portland State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Portland State University is a large school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 7 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Portland State University, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Computer & Information 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 Portland State University are $23,784.

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#11

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#8 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Santa Cruz, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer & Information 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 University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952.

Read more about Computer & Information Sciences at University of California - Santa Cruz

#12

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#15 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Computer & Information 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 UH Manoa are $34,550.

Full UH Manoa Computer & Information Sciences Report

#13

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. This large school is located in Pullman, Washington, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

University of Oregon did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #14. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, UO has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#9 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#4 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Southern California is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 30 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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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%.

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  • *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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