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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Educational Administration in the Far Western US Region

43 Ranked Colleges
1,051 Degrees Awarded
$17,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Admin 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. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 45,664 people earned their degree in educational administration, making the major the 26th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, educational administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $59,025 and had an average of $38,048 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 3,755 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $69,164 and $47,126 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,051 educational administration graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 43 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in educational administration. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great educational administration programs and cost less that 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 educational administration program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Educational Administration in the Far Western US Region

#1

Brandman University

Irvine, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brandman University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Brandman University is a fairly large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 90 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandman did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandman University are $12,540, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Brandman

#2

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seattle University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Seattle U also took the #6 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle University are $14,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

City University of Seattle

Seattle, Washington
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend City University of Seattle. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region. Located in Seattle, Washington, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 24 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

CityU also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at City University of Seattle are $11,812, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Educational Administration at City University of Seattle

#4

Concordia University, Irvine

Irvine, California
#21 in overall quality

Out of the 43 schools in the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Concordia University, Irvine landed the #4 spot on the list. Concordia University, Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Concordia University, Irvine, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Irvine are $8,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Loyola Marymount University

Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola Marymount University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Loyola Marymount not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Educational Administration 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 Loyola Marymount are $19,756.

Full Loyola Marymount Educational Administration Report

#6

Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

Lewis & Clark College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Lewis and Clark College is a small school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 4 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Lewis and Clark College also took the #8 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lewis and Clark College are $17,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Lewis & Clark College

#7

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California

With a ranking of #7, Azusa Pacific University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Azusa, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific are $16,571, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Azusa Pacific Educational Administration Report

#8

University of La Verne

La Verne, California

With a ranking of #8, University of La Verne did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This medium-sized school is located in La Verne, California, and it awarded 31 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

ULV did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ULV are $14,526, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Educational Administration at University of La Verne

With a ranking of #9, California State University - Fresno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. California State University - Fresno is located in Fresno, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 35 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Fresno State also took the #23 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at Fresno State

California State University - Northridge ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Northridge, California, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CSUN are $17,955.

Read more about Educational Administration at California State University - Northridge

With a ranking of #11, California State University - Long Beach did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This large school is located in Long Beach, California, and it awarded 34 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSULB, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Educational Administration 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 CSULB are $17,784.

Full California State University - Long Beach Educational Administration Report

California State University - Fullerton landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. California State University - Fullerton is a large school located in Fullerton, California that handed out 40 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal State Fullerton also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Educational Administration at Cal State Fullerton

#13

California State University - San Bernardino

San Bernardino, California

California State University - San Bernardino ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. CSUSB is located in San Bernardino, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - San Bernardino are $17,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Educational Administration at California State University - San Bernardino

#14

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#4 in overall quality

Washington State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Washington State University is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Educational Administration 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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#15

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California

San Francisco State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. San Francisco State University is located in San Francisco, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SFSU, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Francisco State University are $17,944, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SFSU Educational Administration Report

#15

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Newberg, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at George Fox University are $14,247, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Educational Administration at GFU

#17

University of Redlands

Redlands, California
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of Redlands did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Redlands, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

University of Redlands also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Redlands are $22,852.

Read full report on Educational Administration at University of Redlands

#18

San Diego State University

San Diego, California

With a ranking of #18, San Diego State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. SDSU is a public institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SDSU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SDSU Educational Administration Report

#19

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon

University of Portland landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Portland also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Portland are $23,868.

Full University of Portland Educational Administration Report

#20

La Sierra University

Riverside, California

With a ranking of #20, La Sierra University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. La Sierra is a small school located in Riverside, California that handed out 3 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at La Sierra University are $14,070, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Educational Administration at La Sierra University

#21

California Lutheran University

Thousand Oaks, California

California Lutheran University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Thousand Oaks, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at CLU are $20,600.

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California State University - Los Angeles ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Cal State LA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 18 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Los Angeles are $17,723, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Educational Administration at California State University - Los Angeles

With a ranking of #23, California State University - East Bay did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Cal State East Bay is located in Hayward, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State East Bay are $17,828, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cal State East Bay Educational Administration Report

California State University - Stanislaus landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Turlock, California, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Stan State are $18,540, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Educational Administration at Stan State

California State University - Bakersfield ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Education Admin Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. This fairly large school is located in Bakersfield, California, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Bakersfield are $18,437, 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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