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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
353 Degrees Awarded
$22,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking.

Nursing Practice is the 125th most popular major in the country with 7,550 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 403 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 353 nursing practice graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in nursing practice. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great nursing practice 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 nursing practice 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 Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $30-$48k) in the Far Western US Region

#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fresno. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. California State University - Fresno is a large public school situated in Fresno, California. It awarded 15 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Fresno State also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full California State University - Fresno Nursing Practice Report

#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 Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

UCLA also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #2. 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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#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State University - Fullerton. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. California State University - Fullerton is located in Fullerton, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Cal State Fullerton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal State Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Nevada - Reno. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Reno, Nevada is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

UNR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’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.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Hawaii at Manoa. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school handed out 30 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k list, UH Manoa has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. 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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#19 in overall quality

University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Anchorage, Alaska, this fairly large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k list, UAA has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alaska Anchorage are $24,496, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Hawaii at Hilo did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Hawaii at Hilo is a small school located in Hilo, Hawaii that handed out 10 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k list, UH Hilo has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 Hawaii at Hilo are $27,062.

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#8

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
#13 in overall quality

Pacific Lutheran University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. PLU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tacoma, Washington. It awarded 19 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

PLU also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific Lutheran University are $30,391, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#7 in overall quality

University of San Diego ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. San Diego, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

USD also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $28,410.

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#10

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
#6 in overall quality

Gonzaga University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Gonzaga is located in Spokane, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 38 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Gonzaga not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gonzaga University are $17,675, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#17 in overall quality

Seattle Pacific University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. SPU is a small school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 9 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

SPU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Nursing Practice 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 Seattle Pacific University are $31,896.

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#12

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
#19 in overall quality

California Baptist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Riverside, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Cal Baptist did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Baptist are $14,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
#10 in overall quality

Point Loma Nazarene University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Point Loma Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k list, PLNU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Point Loma Nazarene University are $11,880, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Seattle University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Seattle U is a medium-sized school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 7 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Seattle U also took the #4 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 Seattle U are $14,040.

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#15

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
#18 in overall quality

Hawaii Pacific University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Hawaii Pacific University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice 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 Hawaii Pacific University are $20,600.

Full Hawaii Pacific University Nursing Practice Report

#16

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

University of Portland did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. Portland, Oregon is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of Portland has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Portland are $23,868, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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