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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

17 Ranked Colleges
353 Degrees Awarded
$22,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 17 colleges that offer 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Nursing Practice 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 nursing practice students with aid.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing Practice in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

#15 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - Fresno landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Fresno, California, this large public school awarded 15 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 with aid list, Fresno State has also earned the #15 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 - Fresno are $17,581, 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 #2 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

Cal State Fullerton also took the #14 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 California State University - Fullerton are $17,892.

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#3

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 #3 for the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

UCLA also took the #2 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 California - Los Angeles are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #4 spot on the list. Anchorage, Alaska is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAA, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAA are $24,496, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Hawaii at Manoa. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school handed out 30 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Nursing Practice 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Reno, Nevada, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree nursing practice students with aid list, UNR has also earned the #11 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Hilo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Hilo, Hawaii, this small public school handed out 10 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 with aid 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 UH Hilo are $27,062.

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#8

Brandman University

Irvine, California
#9 in overall quality

Brandman University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Brandman University is a fairly large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 9 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandman also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brandman University are $12,540.

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#9

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, Washington
#13 in overall quality

Pacific Lutheran University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Pacific Lutheran University 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pacific Lutheran University are $30,391.

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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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. This small school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SPU, the school also landed the #17 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 SPU are $31,896.

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#11

California Baptist University

Riverside, California
#19 in overall quality

California Baptist 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 Getting Aid ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice 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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#12

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
#6 in overall quality

Gonzaga University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Gonzaga University 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 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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#13

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, California
#10 in overall quality

Point Loma Nazarene University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Located in San Diego, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2019-2020.

PLNU also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at PLNU are $11,880, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Portland

Portland, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

University of Portland came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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 made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Portland are $23,868, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Portland Nursing Practice Report

#15

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
#18 in overall quality

Hawaii Pacific University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. Hawaii Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hawaii Pacific University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 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 Hawaii Pacific University are $20,600.

Full Hawaii Pacific University Nursing Practice Report

#16

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#7 in overall quality

University of San Diego came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. USD is a medium-sized school located in San Diego, California that handed out 33 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees 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 University of San Diego are $28,410.

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#17

Seattle University

Seattle, Washington
#4 in overall quality

Seattle University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Practice Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2019-2020.

Seattle U also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Seattle University are $14,040.

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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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