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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Far Western US Region

15 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

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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” ranking analyzed 15 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.

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 computer and information sciences program at the school. 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

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer & Information Sciences in the Far Western US Region

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 56 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #3 spot 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 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 - San Diego. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. University of California - San Diego is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 38 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#7 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #3 spot on the list. UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UCSB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 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 UCSB are $28,670.

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#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Las Vegas. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UNLV not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962.

Full UNLV Computer & Information Sciences Report

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Irvine. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. UC Irvine is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC 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.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #2 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

Washington State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This large school is located in Corvallis, Oregon, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 Oregon State University are $28,121.

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#9

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#14 in overall quality

Portland State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Portland State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. UO is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

UC Santa Cruz not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 UC Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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#12

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California
#10 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of California - Riverside is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree computer & information sciences students list, UCR has also earned the #10 rank 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 - Riverside are $28,686, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#15 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 5 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 list, UH Manoa has also earned the #15 rank 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 UH Manoa are $34,550.

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#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#4 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 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 USC are $48,715.

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#15

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Stanford University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 32 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 list, Stanford has also earned the #1 rank 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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#16

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#2 in overall quality

California Institute of Technology ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This small school is located in Pasadena, California, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s computer and information sciences 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 & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California Institute of Technology are $56,649, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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