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2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

14 Ranked Colleges
116 Degrees Awarded
$31,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Public Health is the 27th most popular major in the country with 38,020 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, public health graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $41,740 and had an average of $35,895 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 6,007 public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,265 and $37,494 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 116 public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in public health. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great public health 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 public health 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 Public Health 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 public health students with aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Health in the Far Western US Region (With Aid)

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid. UW Seattle is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s public health degrees to qualified students.

UW Seattle also took the #5 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Public Health Report

#2

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stanford University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Stanford is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 3 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford University are $55,011, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at Stanford University

#3

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

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 Public Health 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 15 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, UCLA has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Public Health 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Health at UCLA

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #4 spot on the list. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 12 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, UNLV has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas are $21,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Public Health at UNLV

#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Public Health 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 - Irvine landed the #5 spot on the list. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public health degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Irvine Public Health Report

#6

San Diego State University

San Diego, California

With a ranking of #6, San Diego State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree public health students with aid list, SDSU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full San Diego State University Public Health Report

#6 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Health at UC Berkeley

#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of California - San Diego did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid list. La Jolla, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public health degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UCSD also took the #11 spot in our “Best Public Health 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 UCSD are $28,631.

Read more about Public Health at University of California - San Diego

#9

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#13 in overall quality

Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Portland State University is a large school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 3 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Portland State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Health at Portland State University

#10

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#14 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UH Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 2 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa also made our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #14. 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.

Full University of Hawaii at Manoa Public Health Report

#11

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon

Oregon State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Health at Oregon State

#15 in overall quality

University of Nevada - Reno did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. UNR is located in Reno, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s public health degrees to qualified students.

UNR also made our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada - Reno are $21,971, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Health at UNR

#16 in overall quality

University of California - Merced landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Merced, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s public health degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Merced, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Public Health 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 - Merced are $43,854.

Read more about Public Health at University of California - Merced

#14

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#3 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. USC is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Public Health 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 USC are $48,715.

Full USC Public Health Report

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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