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2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 $48-$75k” 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 $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree 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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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Nursing Practice 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 nursing practice students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

#1

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice 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 - Los Angeles landed the #1 spot on the list. UCLA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 14 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees 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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#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 #2 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. California State University - Fresno is located in Fresno, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Fresno State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fresno are $17,581, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fullerton landed the #3 spot on the list. Cal State Fullerton is a public institution located in Fullerton, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 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 $48-$75k list, Cal State Fullerton has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at California State University - Fullerton are $17,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full California State University - Fullerton Nursing Practice Report

#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 $48-$75k 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 also took the #11 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNR are $21,971, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 $48-$75k. University of Hawaii at Manoa is a fairly large public school situated in Honolulu, Hawaii. It awarded 30 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. 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 ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UAA is a fairly large school located in Anchorage, Alaska that handed out 4 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UAA 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alaska Anchorage are $24,496.

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#20 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Hilo came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UH Hilo is located in Hilo, Hawaii and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

UH Hilo also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Hilo are $27,062, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Pacific Lutheran University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. PLU is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

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 PLU are $30,391, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
#6 in overall quality

Gonzaga University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Spokane, Washington 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 38 students in 2019-2020.

Gonzaga did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gonzaga are $17,675, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, Washington
#17 in overall quality

Seattle Pacific University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. SPU is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

SPU also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle Pacific University are $31,896, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
#10 in overall quality

Point Loma Nazarene University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

PLNU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at PLNU are $11,880, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Nursing Practice at Point Loma Nazarene University

#12

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#7 in overall quality

University of San Diego did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. University of San Diego is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 33 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

USD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $28,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of San Diego Nursing Practice Report

#13

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, California Baptist University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Cal Baptist is located in Riverside, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Cal Baptist also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at California Baptist University are $14,140, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#4 in overall quality

Seattle University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. Seattle U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Seattle U, the school also landed 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

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Portland did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Portland also took the #7 spot 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Portland Nursing Practice Report

#16

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Hawaii Pacific University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Hawaii Pacific University is located in Honolulu, Hawaii and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Hawaii Pacific University, the school also landed 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.

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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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