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2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

15 Ranked Colleges
209 Degrees Awarded
$31,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 13,314 people earned their degree in chemical engineering, making the major the 53rd most popular in the United States.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,534 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 209 chemical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in chemical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great chemical engineering 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 chemical engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Chemical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stanford University landed the #1 spot on the list. Stanford University is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 22 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree chem eng students whose families make $75-$110k list, Stanford has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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 Stanford University are $55,011.

Full Stanford University Chemical Engineering Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Chemical Engineering Report

#3

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California Institute of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Pasadena, California, and it awarded 1 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree chem eng students whose families make $75-$110k list, Caltech has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at California Institute of Technology

#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree chem eng students whose families make $75-$110k list, UCLA has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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 UCLA are $28,131.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Chemical Engineering Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UC Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 40 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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 Berkeley are $29,347.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of California - Berkeley

#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 8 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #8 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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 UC Davis are $28,700.

Full University of California - Davis Chemical Engineering Report

#10 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Riverside is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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.

Full University of California - Riverside Chemical Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

California State University - Long Beach came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Long Beach, California, and it awarded 5 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

CSULB also took the #13 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Long Beach are $17,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full CSULB Chemical Engineering Report

#7 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. UC Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s chem eng degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at UC Irvine

#5 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of California - San Diego is a public institution located in La Jolla, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of California - San Diego

#11

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#9 in overall quality

San Jose State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in San Jose, California, and it awarded 13 masters’s chem eng degrees in 2019-2020.

San Jose State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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 San Jose State are $18,790.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at San Jose State University

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Nevada - Reno did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s chem eng degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Reno Chemical Engineering Report

#13

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington

With a ranking of #13, Washington State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Pullman, Washington, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’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 Wazzu are $27,561.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Washington State University

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Southern California did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 32 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. 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.

Read full report on Chemical Engineering at University of Southern California

#15

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Chem Eng Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s chem eng students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best Chemical Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121.

Read more about Chemical Engineering at Oregon State

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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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