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2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

17 Ranked Colleges
626 Degrees Awarded
$29,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General Education is the 35th most popular major in the country with 29,936 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, general education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,138 and had an average of $29,674 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 9,343 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,178 and $31,486 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 626 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general education program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Education 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 education students.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Education in the Far Western US Region

#1

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Azusa Pacific University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Azusa Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Azusa, California. It awarded 33 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree education students list, Azusa Pacific has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Azusa Pacific are $16,571, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Northcentral University

San Diego, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northcentral University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Northcentral University is located in San Diego, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 337 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

Northcentral University also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northcentral University are $18,095, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Diego. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - San Diego is a public institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree education students list, UCSD has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

La Sierra University

Riverside, California
#18 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, La Sierra University landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Riverside, California, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

La Sierra also took the #18 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at La Sierra are $14,070, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Diego State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. SDSU is a large public school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 11 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SDSU, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Education 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Claremont Graduate University

Claremont, California

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Claremont Graduate University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Claremont, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

Claremont Graduate University also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Claremont Graduate University are $36,380, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon

With a ranking of #6, Oregon State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Oregon State is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 10 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best General Education 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 Oregon State are $28,121.

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#7

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#8 in overall quality

Seattle Pacific University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. SPU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 4 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

SPU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SPU are $31,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree education students list, Wazzu has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

University of California - Los Angeles ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 42 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCLA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Los Angeles General Education Report

University of California - Irvine landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Education 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California

University of California - Berkeley came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school awarded 30 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree education students list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Education 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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University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UNR also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California

University of California - Santa Barbara came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also made our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of California - Riverside

Riverside, California

University of California - Riverside came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree education students list, UCR has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Education 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 UCR are $28,686.

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#14

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree education students list, UH Manoa has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. UW Tacoma is a medium-sized public school situated in Tacoma, Washington. It awarded 7 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Tacoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best General Education 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 Washington - Tacoma Campus are $30,438.

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#16

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of the Pacific did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region list. University of the Pacific is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Stockton, California. It awarded 19 doctorate’s education degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pacific, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Pacific are $49,374, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Stanford University

Stanford, California

Stanford University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Education Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region ranking. Stanford is located in Stanford, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 doctorate’s education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stanford, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Education Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, 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%.

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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