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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

13 Ranked Colleges
198 Degrees Awarded
$30,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Foreign Languages & Linguistics is the 24th most popular major in the country with 34,268 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, foreign languages and linguistics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,403 and had an average of $21,855 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 7,882 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,935 and $19,405 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 198 foreign languages and linguistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in foreign languages and linguistics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality foreign languages and linguistics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the foreign languages and linguistics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 21 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 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 #2 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’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 California - Los Angeles are $28,131.

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#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #3 spot on the list. University of California - Berkeley is a large school located in Berkeley, California that handed out 32 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Berkeley Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#4

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #4 spot on the list. University of California - Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

UCSB also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #6. 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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#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Davis. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of California - Davis is located in Davis, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students whose families make $48-$75k list, UC Davis has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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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#7 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UCR is a public institution located in Riverside, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCR not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in La Jolla, California, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

UCSD also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 UCSD are $28,631.

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#9

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. USC is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 USC are $48,715.

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#10

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Santa Cruz, California, this fairly large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 Santa Cruz are $28,952.

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#11

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#8 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UO is located in Eugene, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

UO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Hilo landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Hawaii at Hilo is a small school located in Hilo, Hawaii that handed out 2 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Hilo also took the #13 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Hilo are $27,062, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#11 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 13 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’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 University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550.

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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%.

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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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