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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 34,268 people earned their degree in foreign languages and linguistics, making the major the 24th most popular in the United States. 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 Getting Aid” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in foreign languages and linguistics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent foreign languages and linguistics 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 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 Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Foreign Languages & Linguistics in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

#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 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. UW Seattle is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 21 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, UW Seattle has also earned the #4 rank 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 UW Seattle are $30,294.

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#2

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the #2 spot on the list. UCLA is a large public school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 33 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 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 - Los Angeles are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 11 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also took the #7 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Santa Barbara. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. UCSB 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 took the #6 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 UCSB are $28,670.

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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 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. UCR is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 7 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCR, the school also landed the #10 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 UCR are $28,686.

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#3 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UC Berkeley is a public institution located in Berkeley, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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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#5 in overall quality

University of California - Davis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UC 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.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 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 UC Davis are $28,700.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - San Diego is a large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 2 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #8 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 University of California - San Diego are $28,631.

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#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Hawaii at Hilo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Hilo, Hawaii, this small public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree foreign languages & linguistics students with aid list, UH Hilo has also earned the #13 rank 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.

Full UH Hilo Foreign Languages & Linguistics Report

#10

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#11 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 13 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 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 Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#9 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of California - Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees to qualified students.

UC Santa Cruz did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 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 - Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UO is a large public school situated in Eugene, Oregon. It awarded 15 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also took the #8 spot in our “Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of Southern California ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s foreign languages and linguistics degrees in 2019-2020.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 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 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%.

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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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