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2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k

18 Ranked Colleges
438 Degrees Awarded
$32,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate 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. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Electrical Engineering is the 26th most popular major in the country with 29,892 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 6,107 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 438 electrical engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great electrical engineering programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the electrical engineering 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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Best Value EE 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 EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Electrical Engineering (Income $75-$110k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate 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 is located in Stanford, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 84 doctorate’s EE degrees to qualified students.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. 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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#2

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, California
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California Institute of Technology. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Pasadena, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students whose families make $75-$110k list, Caltech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Berkeley. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UW Seattle is a large public school situated in Seattle, Washington. It awarded 31 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’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.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UW Seattle

#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value EE 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 - Los Angeles landed the #5 spot on the list. University of California - Los Angeles is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 37 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 - Los Angeles are $28,131.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. 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 Electrical Engineering Report

#13 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of California - Riverside is a large public school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 20 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCR Electrical Engineering Report

#8

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Santa Barbara, California, this large public school handed out 34 degrees to qualified doctorate’s EE students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students whose families make $75-$110k list, UCSB has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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.

Full UCSB Electrical Engineering Report

#6 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of California - San Diego is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 22 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSD are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#10 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UC Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 24 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students whose families make $75-$110k list, UC Irvine has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 UC Irvine are $28,456.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at UC Irvine

#16 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. UNLV is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNLV, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Electrical Engineering Report

#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#15 in overall quality

Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree ee students whose families make $75-$110k list, Portland State University has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at Portland State University

#15 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate 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 doctorate’s EE degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 - Reno are $21,971.

Full University of Nevada - Reno Electrical Engineering Report

#14

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#12 in overall quality

Washington State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s EE degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Wazzu

#15

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#17 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UH Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 2 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of Hawaii at Manoa

#16

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#14 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #16. University of California - Santa Cruz is a fairly large public school situated in Santa Cruz, California. It awarded 9 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Electrical Engineering at University of California - Santa Cruz

#17

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#11 in overall quality

Oregon State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Oregon State is a large public school situated in Corvallis, Oregon. It awarded 18 doctorate’s EE degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering 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 Oregon State are $28,121.

Read more about Electrical Engineering at Oregon State University

#18

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value EE Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #18. 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 47 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Electrical Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California 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%.

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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