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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for History (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
124 Degrees Awarded
$31,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

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 Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 32,905 people earned their degree in history, making the major the 30th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, history graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,593 and had an average of $23,490 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 6,512 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,328 and $20,204 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 124 history graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,342 and $136,270 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in history. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent history 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 history 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 Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for History (Income Over $110k) in the Far Western US Region

#13 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nevada - Las Vegas landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

UNLV also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 6 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294.

Full UW Seattle History Report

#3

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Washington State University is a large public school situated in Pullman, Washington. It awarded 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

Wazzu also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Washington State University are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Hawaii at Manoa. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UH Manoa is a fairly large school located in Honolulu, Hawaii that handed out 2 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best History 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 UH Manoa are $34,550.

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Out of the 16 schools in the Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Berkeley, California, this large public school handed out 25 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UC Berkeley History Report

#6

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#10 in overall quality

Oregon State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Corvallis, Oregon, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s history students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Oregon State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University are $28,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

University of California - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. University of California - Los Angeles is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 21 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree history students whose families make more than $110k list, UCLA has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best History 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 - Los Angeles are $28,131.

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#7 in overall quality

University of California - San Diego landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of California - San Diego is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 6 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSD also took the #7 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - San Diego are $28,631, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of California - Riverside ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UCR is a large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 6 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree history students whose families make more than $110k list, UCR has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Riverside are $28,686, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of California - Irvine did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Irvine, California, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Irvine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UC Irvine History Report

University of California - Davis ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree history students whose families make more than $110k list, UC Davis has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Davis are $28,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
#4 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Barbara landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UCSB is a large public school situated in Santa Barbara, California. It awarded 10 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UCSB also took the #4 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCSB are $28,670, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#12 in overall quality

University of Oregon ranked #13 on this year’s Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UO is a large school located in Eugene, Oregon that handed out 3 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also made our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UO History Report

#14

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
#11 in overall quality

University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Santa Cruz, California, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Santa Cruz, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Santa Cruz are $28,952, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#1 in overall quality

Stanford University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Stanford is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 12 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

Stanford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best History 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 Stanford University are $55,011.

Full Stanford History Report

#16 in overall quality

University of California - Merced did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue History Schools for a Doctorate in the Far Western US Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. This medium-sized school is located in Merced, California, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region doctor’s degree history students whose families make more than $110k list, UC Merced has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Merced are $43,854, 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%.

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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