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2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

12 Ranked Colleges
96 Degrees Awarded
$31,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 8,685 people earned their degree in linguistics and comparative literature, making the major the 92nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, linguistics and comparative literature graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $26,882 and had an average of $21,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,960 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,121 and $20,883 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 96 linguistics and comparative literature graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in linguistics and comparative literature. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great linguistics and comparative literature 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 linguistics and comparative literature program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Linguistics & Comparative Literature (Income $0-$30k) in the Far Western US Region

#4 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 Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to 9 students 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 Linguistics & Comparative Literature 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.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#2

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature 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.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#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 Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UC Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 12 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley also made our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #3. 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 California - Irvine. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #7 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. 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 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Riverside. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCR is a large public school situated in Riverside, California. It awarded 4 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, UCR has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature 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 University of California - Riverside are $28,686.

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#6

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of California - Santa Barbara did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UCSB is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to qualified students.

UCSB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Barbara are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Davis also took the #6 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Davis are $28,700, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

UCSD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - San Diego Linguistics & Comparative Literature Report

#9

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Southern California is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 5 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature 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 Southern California are $48,715.

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#10

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s comparative literature students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree comparative literature students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Santa Cruz has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#10 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s comparative literature degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Manoa, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature 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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#12

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Comparative Literature Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s comparative literature degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UO, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Linguistics & Comparative Literature Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. 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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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%.

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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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